effate

/ɪˈfeɪs/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or erase something, such as a mark or a record, often by deliberate action

“The vandal tried to efface the graffiti on the wall.”

2. noun

the act of removing or erasing something

“The efface of the old law led to a major overhaul of the justice system.”

Synonyms

  • erase
  • obliterate

Antonyms

  • emphasize
  • highlight