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brushing aside

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ignore; refuse v.
pay no attention to v.

VERB

ignore; refuse

Synonyms

WEAK

boycott cold-shoulder contradict cut deny disclaim dismiss disown disregard get rid of have no time for ostracize override rebuff reject repudiate scorn send away slight snub spurn sweep aside

Antonyms

WEAK

attend pay attention see

VERB

pay no attention to

Synonyms

WEAK

brush off discount dismiss disregard ignore push aside

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brushing aside

"I'm a football coach and I try to demand the very best and not settle for lower standards," said Tuchel, brushing aside any suggestion of tension inside the camp.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

They’re like elite athletes who use slights to fuel their pursuits of even greater achievements, instead of just brushing aside discouraging remarks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026

"Farewell old friend x," Larry posted on his X account, brushing aside rumours of rivalry between the pair.

From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026

All bullpen issues aside, after brushing aside the Reds, the Dodgers are looking mighty formidable.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2025

Asking her to do things for me instead of brushing aside any offer of help, as I did for years out of anger.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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