will away
1. To bequeath something (to someone else) in one's will. A noun or pronoun can be used between "will" and "away." I can't believe she willed away that beautiful painting to Cousin Adam. He doesn't even care about art! He had no children, so he willed his entire estate away to a local orphanage.
2. To cause for something to disappear, be removed, or no longer be a problem simply through one's intense desire or intentions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "will" and "away." I know it puts you under a lot of pressure, but you can't just will away your obligations, Stuart. Rather than face up to her mistakes, Sarah would rather hide and try to will them away.
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