spirit away

/ˌspɪrɪt əˌweɪ/
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Other forms: spirited away; spiriting away; spirits away

Definitions of spirit away
  1. verb
    carry off mysteriously; as if by magic
    synonyms: spirit off
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    type of:
    bear away, bear off, carry away, carry off, take away
    remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state
  2. verb
    carry away rapidly and secretly, as if mysteriously
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    type of:
    bear away, bear off, carry away, carry off, take away
    remove from a certain place, environment, or mental or emotional state; transport into a new location or state
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