Wash away
verb
To remove or eliminate something completely as if by cleaning it with water.
The heavy rain washed away the dirt from the streets.
Often appears as...
- rain washes away
- wash away sins
verb
To carry something away or off, typically by the action of water.
The strong current of the river washed away the bridge.
Often appears as...
- wash away bridges
- wash away soil
verb
To make a feeling or memory less strong or disappear altogether.
He tried to wash away his guilt by confessing his wrongdoings.
Often appears as...
- wash away guilt
- wash away pain
verb
To remove or eliminate something completely as if by cleaning it with water.
The heavy rain washed away the dirt from the streets.
Often appears as...
- rain washes away
- wash away sins
verb
To carry something away or off, typically by the action of water.
The strong current of the river washed away the bridge.
Often appears as...
- wash away bridges
- wash away soil
verb
To make a feeling or memory less strong or disappear altogether.
He tried to wash away his guilt by confessing his wrongdoings.
Often appears as...
- wash away guilt
- wash away pain
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Complete Elimination
Used when something is totally removed, leaving no trace behind.
The scandal was washed away from public memory.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Cleanse
Often used metaphorically to describe a thorough moral or emotional cleansing.
She washed away her past mistakes with good deeds.
Pro Tip 1/2Complete Elimination
Used when something is totally removed, leaving no trace behind.
The scandal was washed away from public memory.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Cleanse
Often used metaphorically to describe a thorough moral or emotional cleansing.
She washed away her past mistakes with good deeds.
Pro Tip 1/2Complete Elimination
Used when something is totally removed, leaving no trace behind.
The scandal was washed away from public memory.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Cleanse
Often used metaphorically to describe a thorough moral or emotional cleansing.
She washed away her past mistakes with good deeds.
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