wash oneself of: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 2.

  WorldwideneutralMachine
  • To cleanse oneself physically (literal sense), especially by washing, in order to remove dirt or contaminants.

  Examples

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  • After the long hike, he washed himself of the dirt and sweat in the cold mountain stream.

    Después de la larga caminata, se lavó la suciedad y el sudor en el frío arroyo de la montaña.

  • She washed herself of the paint stains before heading to the meeting, using wet wipes in the restroom.

    Se limpió las manchas de pintura antes de ir a la reunión, usando toallitas húmedas en el baño.

  • Before dinner, the children washed themselves of the mud after playing outside all afternoon.

    Antes de la cena, los niños se lavaron el barro después de jugar afuera toda la tarde.

  • He always washes himself of the grime after working in the garden to feel refreshed.

    Él siempre se lava la suciedad después de trabajar en el jardín para sentirse renovado.

• 1.

  WorldwideneutralformalMachine
  • To disclaim responsibility for or involvement in something; to free oneself from blame or obligation regarding an action or situation.
  • To distance oneself ethically or legally from the consequences of another person's actions or from a particular matter.

  Examples

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  • After the scandal broke out, the company tried to wash itself of any responsibility for the data breach.

    Después de que estallara el escándalo, la empresa intentó deslindarse de cualquier responsabilidad por la filtración de datos.

  • She washed herself of the accusations by providing a solid alibi that cleared her name.

    Ella se deslindó de las acusaciones al proporcionar una coartada sólida que la eximió.

  • If the government tries to wash itself of the environmental damage, the public will not forgive it easily.

    Si el gobierno intenta deslindarse del daño ambiental, el público no lo perdonará fácilmente.