English edit

Etymology edit

Blend of brand +‎ whitewash

Verb edit

brandwash (third-person singular simple present brandwashes, present participle brandwashing, simple past and past participle brandwashed)

  1. (derogatory) To alter a brand in an attempt to improve negative public perception of the brand or company.

Noun edit

brandwash (plural brandwashes)

  1. (derogatory) An alteration of this kind.