Shrug away

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verb

To avoid or ignore someone or something as if by shrugging shoulders.

He simply shrugged away my suggestion and changed the topic
Visual representation of "shrug away" - To avoid or ignore someone or something as if by shrugging shoulders

Often appears as...

  • shrug away a suggestion
  • shrug away a responsibility

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Dismissal

Expresses indifference or lack of interest in what another person is saying or offering.

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When I offered advice, he just shrugged away my concerns.
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Conversational Pivot

Used to steer a conversation away from a certain topic without directly addressing it.

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She shrugged away the awkward question and talked about the weather.
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Avoiding Conflict

Can be a tactic to avoid disagreement or confrontation in a discussion.

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To keep the peace, he shrugged away their critique.
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