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brushed off

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

ignore

Synonyms

WEAK

boycott brush aside cold-shoulder contradict cut deny disclaim dismiss disown disregard ostracize override rebuff refuse reject repudiate scorn send away slight snub spurn sweep aside

Antonyms

WEAK

attend pay attention

Example Sentences

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday brushed off suggestions that President Donald Trump was regularly dozing off during Cabinet meetings, as questions persist over the health of the oldest US president ever inaugurated.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

When Gradel told the museum’s deputy director in 2021 that the museum had been the victim of a massive theft at the hands of one of its curators, he was brushed off.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

President Trump has so far brushed off questions about whether he is eying a similar operation in Cuba.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“Spider-Man” actor Holland, meanwhile, brushed off the speculation last year, saying “We’ll get there one day.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“All right, then,” Daddy said as he stood up, brushed off his pants that weren’t dirty, and turned around so we were both facing home.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan