batting away
Knocking something away
Batting away is the act of swatting or pushing something aside with a quick hand motion, like brushing off an insect.
The phrase extends naturally to dismissing things figuratively—batting away questions, criticism, or concerns: She batted away suggestions that she might retire.
The gesture implies casual deflection rather than serious engagement.
- dismissSend away or reject
- shooCommand to leave
- swipeQuick sliding motion
- batFlying mammal or sports club
- rejectDismiss as unsuitable
brush it off · deflect · rebuff · flick · brush off · spurn · fend off · ignore · repel · parry · snub · give the cold shoulder · disregard · wave off · push · push back · veto · redirect
batting awayembracing
Holding warmly, willingly accepting
welcoming · drawing in · beckoning · accepting · entertaining
batting awaypulling in
Reaching a destination
reeling in · gathering · beckoning · attracting · summoning