English / phrasal verb
wipe away
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To clean, remove, or erase a liquid, dirt, or emotional trace by rubbing
In context
01
The hiker stopped at the scenic summit to catch his breath and wipe away beads of sweat from his forehead.
02
A warm cup of campfire tea helped wipe away the exhaustion from a grueling twelve-mile trek.
Synonyms
erase,remove,brush away
Antonyms
smear,stain,leave
Collocations
wipe away tears,wipe away sweat,wipe away dirt