Wash away

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verb

To remove or eliminate something completely as if by cleaning it with water.

The heavy rain washed away the dirt from the streets.
Visual representation of "wash away" - To remove or eliminate something completely as if by cleaning it with water.

Often appears as...

  • rain washes away
  • wash away sins
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Complete Elimination

Used when something is totally removed, leaving no trace behind.

Illustration for Complete Elimination
The scandal was washed away from public memory.
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Metaphorical Cleanse

Often used metaphorically to describe a thorough moral or emotional cleansing.

Illustration for Metaphorical Cleanse
She washed away her past mistakes with good deeds.
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