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Definitions for Effacing
[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 Effacing
effaceexpunge, edit, obliterate, eliminate, fade, cancel, destroy, delete, blue-pencil
Words nearby Effacing
effaceefate, efavirenz, eff, eff., effable, efface, effect, effecter, effective, effective conjugate, effective current
Origin of Effacing
eFrom the Middle French word effacer, dating back to 1480–90. See ef-, face
Other words from Effacing
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 Effacing
eC15: from French effacer, literally: to obliterate the face; see face
Synonyms for Effacing
blue-pencil, cancel, delete, destroy, edit, eliminate, expunge, fade, obliterate, blot out, cross out, rub out, scratch out, white out, wipe out