Sweep away

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verb

To completely remove or destroy.

The hurricane swept away entire villages
Visual representation of "sweep away" - To completely remove or destroy

Often appears as...

  • sweep away debris
  • sweep away dust
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Strong Impact

Used to describe events with powerful effects that can't be ignored or avoided.

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The economic crisis swept away the small business sector.
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Literal Cleaning

Literally means to clean a surface by moving a broom across it.

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He swept away the leaves from the sidewalk.
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Complete Removal

Emphasizes the totality of the action, leaving nothing behind.

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The new policy swept away the outdated regulations.
Visual representation of the word "Sweep away"

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