English dictionary



Hint: Question mark (?) is a wildcard. Question mark substitutes one character.

English verb: wave off

1. wave off (change) dismiss as insignificant


SamplesHe waved off suggestions of impropriety.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)background, downplay, play down









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2024 onlineordbog.dk