wipes away
Removes by rubbing
Wipes away means to remove something by wiping—drawing a cloth or hand across a surface.
You wipe away tears, sweat, crumbs.
Figuratively, something that wipes away doubt or fear eliminates it: His reassurance wiped away her concerns.
The phrase suggests gentle, complete removal rather than violent erasure.
- eraseRemove recorded marks
- rubs outRemoves by abrasion
- forgiveCease to blame
- makes amendsCompensates for wrongdoing
- cleanFree of soil
dust · dust off · rub · absolve · blot · forget · tear · cloth · redeem · purify · expunge · sanctify · obliterate · efface · rejuvenate · fresh start · unburden · sweat