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Meaning of the word "sweep aside" in English

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sweep aside

US /swiːp əˈsaɪd/
UK /swiːp əˈsaɪd/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to ignore or dismiss something as unimportant

Example:
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The government tried to sweep aside the public's concerns.
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He tends to sweep aside any criticism.
Synonym:
dismissdisregardignorebrush asideset aside
2.

to easily defeat an opponent or overcome an obstacle

Example:
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The home team swept aside their rivals with a dominant performance.
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The new technology will sweep aside old methods of production.
Synonym:
overcomedefeatconquerdemolishvanquish
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Related Word:
asidesweepsweepingaside frombrush asidelay asideleave aside