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Sweep Away (Verb)

Meaning 1

Overwhelm emotionally; "Her swept her away".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The powerful melody swept her away and brought tears to her eyes.
  • His charming words swept her away, and she fell deeply in love with him.
  • The breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon swept her away, taking her breath away.
  • The tragic news of her loss swept away her composure, and she broke down in tears.
  • The incredible beauty of the painting swept away her doubts, and she couldn't help but appreciate it.

Synonyms

  • Sweep Off

Hypernyms

  • Impress
  • Strike
  • Move

Meaning 2

Eliminate completely and without a trace; "The old values have been wiped out".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

  • The new law aimed to sweep away outdated regulations and establish a more streamlined process for businesses.
  • The massive storm swept away entire neighborhoods and left thousands of people without homes.
  • The incoming government vowed to sweep away corruption and bring about meaningful change.
  • A sudden shift in consumer preferences swept away the market for traditional physical media.
  • The revolutionary idea was meant to sweep away traditional thinking and challenge long-held assumptions.

Synonyms

  • Wipe Out

Hypernyms

  • Destroy
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