brush
Usage
What are other ways to say brush?
A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.
Example Sentences
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"Farewell old friend x," Larry posted on his X account, brushing aside rumours of rivalry between the pair.
From Barron's
The chief executive had long brushed off concerns about her extensive ties to Epstein, which were first revealed in a 2023 article in The Wall Street Journal.
Elliott brushes off the question, but I would guess that many fiction writers would find it just as uncomfortable to answer.
The person raised a gloved hand to block the lens before grabbing what appeared to be a handful of brush to further block the camera.
But she eventually brushed herself down and stunned the onlooking crowd with her spellbinding third run, her coach bursting into tears at the realisation of what Choi had achieved.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
