wash away
Third Person
washes away
Present Participle
washing away
Past Tense
washed away
Past Participle
washed away
1
to clean something by using water to make the dirt or other substances go away
transitive
- He used a power washer to wash away the graffiti on the side of the building.
- The heavy rain helped wash away the dirt from the exterior walls of the house.
- The janitor worked diligently to wash away the stubborn stains in the school hallway.
- They used a high-pressure hose to wash away the mud from the construction equipment.
- In the laundry room, she used detergent to wash away the stains from her favorite shirt.
2
to remove something entirely
transitive
- The environmental damage caused by the industrial spill was difficult to wash away completely.
- The therapist helped her client navigate through emotions, aiming to wash away past traumas.
- The emotional impact of the tragedy was something no amount of rain could wash away.
- Time alone couldn't wash away the memories of that unforgettable day.
- The legal team is working tirelessly to wash away any doubts about their client's innocence.