shrugs off

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Verb shrug off has 1 sense

shrug off - minimize the importance of, brush aside; "Jane shrugged off the news that her stock had fallen 3 points"
--₁ is one way to dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignore
Sample sentence:
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Term: Shrugs Off

Part of Speech: Verb Phrase

Sense 1: To dismiss or ignore something unimportant or trivial.

Example Sentence: Despite receiving negative comments, she shrugs off the criticism and continues to pursue her passion.

Sense 2: To shake or lift one's shoulders as a gesture of indifference or cluelessness.

Example Sentence: When asked about his whereabouts, he simply shrugs off the question, indicating he has no idea.

Sense 3: To subside gradually or become less significant over time.

Example Sentence: The initial excitement around the new product soon shrugs off as customers discover its limitations.

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