English / phrasal verb
sweep away
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To remove or eliminate completely, especially feelings of doubt or contamination
In context
01
The consultant's clear explanation swept away the patient's terrifying doubts about the procedure.
02
Rigorous sterilization practices swept away all airborne pathogens from the surgical suite.
Synonyms
eliminate,wipe out,banish
Antonyms
foster,retain,aggravate
Collocations
sweep away anxiety,sweep away doubts,sweep away pathogens