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to wash away
[phrase form: wash]
01
to clean something by using water to make the dirt or other substances go away
Transitive: to wash away dirt or impurities
Examples
He used a power washer to wash away the graffiti on the side of the building.
The heavy rain helped wash away the dirt from the exterior walls of the house.
02
to remove something entirely
Transitive: to wash away sth
Examples
The environmental damage caused by the industrial spill was difficult to wash away completely.
The therapist helped her client navigate through emotions, aiming to wash away past traumas.
