This is the 14652nd most frequent Russian word.
перемывая
The Russian word "перемывая" means "washing over" or "rinsing" (continuous action).
Here, 'перемывая' is used metaphorically to mean 'rehashing' or revisiting past issues verbally.
Он снова начал говорить о старых ошибках, словно перемывая их.
He started talking about old mistakes again, as if rehashing them.
In this example, 'перемывая' is used idiomatically in the expression 'перемывать кости', which means 'talking about people behind their backs' or 'gossiping'.
Местные жители обсуждали последние новости, перемывая кости соседям.
The locals were discussing the latest news, gossiping about their neighbors.
In this sentence, 'перемывая' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'washing thoroughly' or 'scrubbing repeatedly', referring to dishes.