HyperDic: sweep_away

English > 2 senses of the expression sweep away:
VERBcreationsweep away, wipe outeliminate completely and without a trace
emotionsweep away, sweep offoverwhelm emotionally
English > sweep away: 2 senses > verb 1, creation
MeaningEliminate completely and without a trace.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymwipe out
Broaderdestroy, destructDo away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
Spanishbarrer, borrar
Catalanesborrar, escombrar
English > sweep away: 2 senses > verb 2, emotion
Meaningoverwhelm emotionally.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody
Synonymsweep off
Broaderaffect, impress, move, strikeHave an emotional or cognitive impact / impact upon
Spanishabrumar, barrer

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