brushed (aside or off) (Meaning)

brushed (aside or off)

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The concerns of the minority shareholders were brushed aside by the board of directors.
He brushed off the insults with indifference, knowing their insignificance.
The maid brushed aside the dust from the antique mirror, revealing its pristine beauty.
The CEO's apology for the company's failures was brushed off as insincere.
The doctor brushed aside my fears about the diagnosis, assuring me that everything would be fine.
She brushed off her dress, removing the stray hairs that had attached themselves.
The politician's claims of innocence were brushed aside by the damning evidence against him.
He brushed off the rain from his hair, pretending it didn't bother him.
The surgeon's hands brushed against the patient's skin as he meticulously performed the operation.
The salesperson's attempt to upsell me was brushed off, as I was not interested in the additional features.

ignored, justified, overlooked, blinked (at), winked (at), explained, forgave and forgot, glozed (over), condoned, closed one's eyes to

objected (to), noted, marked,heeded,minded

The concerns of the minority shareholders were brushed aside by the board of directors.

He brushed off the insults with indifference, knowing their insignificance.

The maid brushed aside the dust from the antique mirror, revealing its pristine beauty.

The CEO's apology for the company's failures was brushed off as insincere.