wave off

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1. wave off - Noun

2. wave off - Verb

an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt

dismiss as insignificant

Source: WordNet

wave-off

overshoot ignore discount set aside disregard overpass pass over go around back away back off stand back brush aside brush off shrug off move away

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fall stay decline descent settle disappear

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He waved off suggestions of impropriety Source: Internet