wash out in WordNet English dictionary

1. prevent or interrupt due to rain
   "The storm had washed out the game"
   rain out  wash out 
   
2. 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 out  wash off  wash away 
   
3. deplete of strength or vitality
   "The illness washed her out"
   wash out 
   
4. lose color in the process of being washed
   "The expensive shirt washed out in the German washing machine"
   wash out 
   
5. drain off the color in the course of laundering
   "The harsh soap washed out the delicate blouse"
   wash out 
   
6. wear or destroy by the force of water
   "The hail storms had washed out the bridges"
   wash out 
   
7. wash free from unwanted substances, such as dirt
   "Wash out your dirty shirt in the sink"
   wash out 
   

wash out in English Wiktionary