verb
Meaning 1
To remove or erase with a wiping motion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Let me wipe away your tears.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
wipe away
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verb
Meaning 2
remove by wiping
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: wipe off
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: remove, take, take away, withdraw
Narrower terms: deterge
History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Latin: dētergeō — remove or erase by wiping
- Polish: ścierać — remove or erase by wiping
- Polish: zetrzeć — remove or erase by wiping
- Welsh: sychu ymaith — remove or erase by wiping