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take away

Definition for take away

verb as in discharge

Strongest matches

empty, off-load, remove, unload

Weak matches

carry away, take off

verb as in discount

verb as in draw back

verb as in intercept

verb as in take

Strongest match

remove

Strong matches

deduct, discount, eliminate

verb as in wipe

Strongest matches

clean, dry, dust, erase, mop, obliterate, remove, rub, wash

Strong matches

clear, sponge, towel

Weak match

clean off

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Example Sentences

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The increase in muscle could take away his speed, one of his most lethal weapons, or sap his endurance during long rounds.

They say their old stairlift was ripped out after they were taken away.

From BBC

She once used a concentration camp’s children as movie extras, then denied knowing they were later taken away by train and killed.

Every second they go over, we take away $1,000 from the Boys & Girls Club.

“By taking away this program, hundreds of thousands of California’s drivers will pay the price. It’s a lose-lose and we urge the federal government to retain this program.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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