blink away

blink away
verb
force to go away by blinking
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blink away tears

Syn: ↑wink, ↑blink
Derivationally related forms: ↑blink (for: ↑blink), ↑wink (for: ↑wink)
Hypernyms: ↑suppress, ↑stamp down, ↑inhibit, ↑subdue, ↑conquer, ↑curb
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something


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