sweep aside

Language: en

1.
General Englishneutral
- to remove or clear away by sweeping (literal physical action)
2.
General Englishneutralformal
- to dismiss, ignore, or treat something or someone as unimportant or irrelevant
- to reject or set aside arguments, objections, or concerns without consideration
3.
General Englishformalliterary
- to overthrow, defeat, or eliminate decisively, often used of political, social, or institutional change

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