sweep away

/swip əˌweɪ/
/swip əˈweɪ/
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Other forms: sweeping away; sweeps away; sweeped away

Definitions of sweep away
  1. verb
    eliminate completely and without a trace
    synonyms: wipe out
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    type of:
    destroy, destruct
    do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
  2. verb
    overwhelm emotionally
    synonyms: sweep off
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    type of:
    affect, impress, move, strike
    have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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