wash out

verbs

prevent or interrupt due to rain
"The storm had washed out the game"
rain out, wash out
wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
"Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"
wash out
verb group
remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent
"he washed the dirt from his coat"; "The nurse washed away the blood"; "Can you wash away the spots on the windows?"; "he managed to wash out the stains"
wash, wash away, wash off, wash out
is a type of (narrower)
cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
"Wash the towels, please!"
launder, wash
wear or destroy by the force of water
"The hail storms had washed out the bridges"
wash out
is derived from
washout
is a type of (narrower)
destroy completely; damage irreparably
"You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!"; "The tears ruined her make-up"
destroy, ruin
remove by the application of water or other liquid and soap or some other cleaning agent
"he washed the dirt from his coat"; "The nurse washed away the blood"; "Can you wash away the spots on the windows?"; "he managed to wash out the stains"
wash, wash away, wash off, wash out
deplete of strength or vitality
"The illness washed her out"
wash out
is a type of (narrower)
lessen the strength of
"The fever weakened his body"
weaken
drain off the color in the course of laundering
"The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"
wash out
verb group
lose color in the process of being washed
"The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"
wash out
is a type of (narrower)
cause to lose or change color
"The detergent discolored my shirts"
discolor
lose color in the process of being washed
"The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"
wash out
verb group
drain off the color in the course of laundering
"The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"
wash out
is a type of (narrower)
lose color or turn colorless
"The painting discolored"
discolor