Wave aside
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1. To dismiss or reject something as unimportant, not worth considering.
- She waved aside his concerns, saying they were insignificant in the grand scheme of things.
- The manager waved aside the complaints, insisting that everything was under control.
- Despite the criticisms, the author waved aside the negative reviews, focusing instead on the positive feedback.
- He waved aside the rumors, claiming they had no basis in truth.
- The politician waved aside accusations of misconduct, asserting that they were nothing but a smear campaign.
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