Akademik

sweep away
verb
1. eliminate completely and without a trace (Freq. 2)
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The old values have been wiped out

• Syn: ↑wipe out
• Derivationally related forms: ↑wipeout (for: ↑wipe out)
• Hypernyms: ↑destroy, ↑destruct
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Somebody ——s somebody

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Something ——s somebody

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Something ——s something

2. overwhelm emotionally (Freq. 1)
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Her swept her away

• Syn: ↑sweep off
• Hypernyms: ↑affect, ↑impress, ↑move, ↑strike
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s somebody

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Something ——s somebody

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sweep away [phrasal verb]
sweep (something) away or sweep away (something) : to destroy or remove (something) completely

Floods swept away several houses.

an ancient civilization swept away by war

His performance today swept away any doubts about his ability to play.

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Main Entry: ↑sweep

Useful english dictionary. 2012.