Smooth away Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsmuð/ /əˈweɪ

SMOOTH-uh-WAY

UK

smˈuːð/ /ɐwˈeɪ

sMOOTH-uh-WAY

Definition

To gently remove problems, wrinkles, or difficulties, making something even, calm, or easy.

Usage & Nuances

Often used for both physical (wrinkles) and metaphorical (problems, difficulties) situations. Common phrases: 'smooth away concerns', 'smooth away differences'. Neutral in tone; not slang, not especially formal.

• Spanish: suavizar - eliminar
• Portuguese (BR): alisar - suavizar - eliminar
• Portuguese (PT): alisar - suavizar - eliminar
• Chinese (Simplified): 消除 - 平息
• Chinese (Traditional): 消除 - 平息
• Hindi: समाप्त करना - दूर करना
• Arabic: يُزيل - يُسَهِّل
• Bengali: মসৃণ করা - দূর করা
• Russian: сгладить - устранить
• Japanese: なだめる - 取り除く
• Vietnamese: xoa dịu - loại bỏ
• Korean: 없애다 - 완화시키다
• Turkish: gidermek - düzeltmek
• Urdu: ختم کرنا - دور کرنا
• Indonesian: menghilangkan - melancarkan

Example Sentences

He tried to smooth away the wrinkles in his shirt.

basic

This cream can help smooth away fine lines on your face.

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She tried to smooth away the child's fears with a hug.

basic

Hopefully, a good talk will smooth away any misunderstandings between them.

natural

She did her best to smooth away any tension at the meeting.

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Time helped to smooth away the hurt from that argument.

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