Synonyms for sweep

verb

• move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions
• sweep with a broom or as if with a broom
• to cover or extend over an area or time period
• force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action
• make a big sweeping gesture or movement
• sweep across or over
• clean by sweeping
• cover the entire range of
• win an overwhelming victory in or on

noun

• (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line
• someone who cleans soot from chimneys
• a long oar used in an open boat
• winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
• a wide scope
• a movement in an arc