shrug 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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Shrug off

Definition:

(verb) To dismiss, disregard, or minimize the significance of something; to not let something affect or bother oneself.

Senses:

1. (idiomatic) To ignore or downplay a problem or criticism.

2. (idiomatic) To shake off or remove something from one's shoulders, typically in a manner expressing indifference or lack of concern.

Usage:

Despite the negative comments, she managed to shrug them off and continue pursuing her dreams.
He shrugged off the incident, claiming it was just a minor inconvenience.
When faced with adversity, it is important to shrug off self-doubt and stay determined.

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