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1.
General English
neutral
to carry off or remove by force or rapid movement, especially by wind, water, or a similar powerful force (literal)
2.
General English
formal
neutral
literary
to eliminate or eradicate completely; to get rid of something undesirable
to remove or overturn existing structures, ideas, or institutions, often suddenly or thoroughly
3.
General English
neutral
literary
to overwhelm emotionally or mentally; to overpower someone's feelings or resistance
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