paint out

paint out
a) To obliterate by painting over.

Josephs face was painted out. In place of Josephs monarchic face the word Constitution was painted in. But the reign of Joseph was not over.

b) To describe, possibly so as to misrepresent.

The Clone Brush can be used to paint out the imperfection or the obstructing object.


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