wipe off

VERB

acquit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absolve clear discharge exonerate free let go vindicate

STRONG

deliver exculpate excuse liberate release relieve whitewash

WEAK

blink at disculpate let off let off the hook wink at

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuse blame charge condemn convict hold incarcerate incriminate punish sentence

STRONG

keep limit restrain

WEAK

censure damn denounce doom

Example Sentences

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I tried to stay calm and told her to use her blouse to wipe off the blood.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

It’s the type of swagger an opponent can’t wait to wipe off a coach’s mug, but good luck with that.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

A person passing by helped me up and produced some napkins from their McDonald’s bag to wipe off the poo.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

I wipe off my face, ball up the damp napkin, tuck it into my coffee cup and dial my dad's number.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2023

Dr. Malone gave her a tissue to wipe off the gel, and folded up the wires.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman