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Definition

To assuage a hostile or uncomfortable situation.

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In Context

  • "After much bitter in-fighting over the issue of the BF and other issues, I felt it was time to clear the air rather than deal in back-biting."
  • "This relationship began when you went to the Father and cleared the air by asking Him to forgive your past mistakes and sins."
  • "Good table manners?Yep. He cleared the air by expressing his nervousness about using chopsticks."
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Opposite In Meaning

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See Also