Efface

usgb/ɪˈfeɪs/
verb

To delete or remove something.

He tried to efface all the memories of his past.
Visual representation of "efface" - to delete or remove something

Often appears as...

  • efface the memories
  • efface from memory
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Figurative Use

Often used metaphorically to express removing traces or evidence of something.

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The artist's influence has been wholly effaced by time.
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Emotional Weight

Can imply a strong emotional desire to remove memories or associations.

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She needed to efface the painful memories to move on.
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Complete Removal

Suggests thoroughness in the act of removing or deleting.

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The powerful software can efface every trace of data from the hard drive.
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