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brush aside

VERB
pay no attention to
Synonyms
WEAK
brush off discount dismiss disregard ignore push aside

Example Sentences

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US President Donald Trump said Monday he was not concerned about China's live-fire military drills around Taiwan, appearing to brush aside the possibility of counterpart Xi Jinping ordering an invasion.

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Take away that clear line of accountability, and early warnings are easy to ignore or brush aside deliberately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Real were expected to brush aside an Almeria side who have picked up just a solitary point on the road in a miserable 2023-24 campaign.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2024

Mr. Schumer suggested the deadline was an inconvenience that Congress should brush aside.

From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2023

I frown, then brush aside more of the dirt to get a better look.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu