Wave Off (Verb)
Meaning
Dismiss as insignificant; "He waved off suggestions of impropriety".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The manager waved off concerns about the financial reports, insisting everything was fine.
- She waved off the apology from her friend, saying it wasn't needed.
- The CEO waved off rumors of the company's pending bankruptcy.
- He waved off the criticism from his opponents, choosing instead to focus on his own campaign.
- The director waved off the complaint from the audience member, stating it was just a minor issue.