wash out

Verb

• lose color in the process of being washed
  • The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine
    

• drain off the color in the course of laundering
  • The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse
    

• deplete of strength or vitality
  • The illness washed her out
    

• 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
    

• wear or destroy by the force of water
  • The hail storms had washed out the bridges
    

• wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
  • Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink
    

• prevent or interrupt due to rain
  • The storm had washed out the game
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  wash , wash off , wash away , rain out