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Definition brush aside in American English

brush aside phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb

▪ accusations, complaints, criticism, doubts, protests, questions, suggestions

1

to refuse to accept that something is important or true

Example

These longstanding traditions, values, and attitudes cannot be brushed aside quickly.

Example

The defendant brushed aside accusations that he had lied.

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Definition brush aside in American English