brushed aside

VERB

ignore; refuse

Synonyms

WEAK

boycott cold-shoulder contradict cut deny disclaim dismiss disown disregard get rid of have no time for ostracize override rebuff reject repudiate scorn send away slight snub spurn sweep aside

Antonyms

WEAK

attend pay attention see

VERB

pay no attention to

Synonyms

WEAK

brush off discount dismiss disregard ignore push aside

Example Sentences

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Investors brushed aside a conservative fiscal-year forecast, focusing on the retailer’s strong-than-expected quarterly profit and sales.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Sacks and other advisers have brushed aside mounting concerns about AI, arguing that the economic benefits of the technology will make it more popular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Elsewhere, Victor Wembanyama scored 38 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs brushed aside the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 121-106.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Linas said when county officials ignored and brushed aside his complaints, he and others turned to social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Elsewhere, bridges were being brushed aside and riverside towns inundated.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson