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Definitions for Efface

[1] to wipe out; do away with; expunge: to efface one's unhappy memories.
[2] to rub out, erase, or obliterate (outlines, traces, inscriptions, etc.).
[3] to make (oneself) inconspicuous; withdraw (oneself) modestly or shyly.
[4] to obliterate or make dim to efface a memory
[5] to make (oneself) inconspicuous or humble through modesty, cowardice, or obsequiousness
[6] to rub out (a line, drawing, etc); erase

Words related to Efface

expunge, edit, obliterate, eliminate, fade, cancel, destroy, delete, blue-pencil

Words nearby Efface

efate, efavirenz, eff, eff., effable, efface, effect, effecter, effective, effective conjugate, effective current

Origin of Efface

From the Middle French word effacer, dating back to 1480–90. See ef-, face

Other words from Efface

ef·face·a·ble , adjective
ef·face·ment , noun
ef·fac·er , noun
un·ef·face·a·ble , adjective
un·ef·faced , adjective

Word origin for Efface

C15: from French effacer, literally: to obliterate the face; see face

Synonyms for Efface

blue-pencil, cancel, delete, destroy, edit, eliminate, expunge, fade, obliterate, blot out, cross out, rub out, scratch out, white out, wipe out