一蹴

いっしゅう

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Transitive flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; brushing aside
2. beating easily; defeating handily
3. one kick (orig. meaning)

Kanji

• 一 one. Read as イチ.
• 蹴 kick. Read as シュウ.

Example sentences

• 議長は彼のばかげた提案を一蹴した。
  The chairman rejected his absurd proposal.

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