efface (Meaning)
efface (v)
remove completely from recognition or memory
make inconspicuous
remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing
efface (v. t.)
To cause to disappear (as anything impresses or inscribed upon a surface) by rubbing out, striking out, etc.; to erase; to render illegible or indiscernible; as, to efface the letters on a monument, or the inscription on a coin.
To destroy, as a mental impression; to wear away.
Synonyms & Antonyms of efface
Synonyms:
- cancel
- exterminate
- liquidate
- destroy
- shatter
- sweep (away)
- expunge
- annihilate
- obliterate
- extirpate
- wipe out
Antonyms:
efface Sentence Examples
- The artist delicately effaced the pencil marks from his canvas, leaving only the bold strokes of his brush.
- Time seemed to efface the pain and sorrow she had endured, leaving her with a sense of peace and tranquility.
- With a gentle touch, she effaced the dirt and grime from the old photograph, revealing the smiling faces of her ancestors.
- As the sun rose, it effaced the darkness of night, casting a brilliant glow upon the waking world.
- The incoming tide effaced the footprints in the sand, leaving no trace of their journey.
- The apology she received effaced the anger and resentment she had harbored for so long.
- The effacement of boundaries and barriers brought people from different cultures and backgrounds together, creating a sense of unity and understanding.
- The politician's attempt to efface his past transgressions failed, as the evidence of his wrongdoing was too damning.
- The effacement of certain memories can be a coping mechanism for dealing with trauma or distress.
- The painting underwent a process of effacement, where layers of paint were removed to reveal the original artwork beneath.
FAQs About the word efface
remove completely from recognition or memory, make inconspicuous, remove by or as if by rubbing or erasingTo cause to disappear (as anything impresses or inscri
abolish,erase, eradicate, cancel, exterminate, liquidate,destroy, shatter, sweep (away), expunge
save, make, create, preserve, protect, save,preserve, protect, conserve, conserve
The artist delicately effaced the pencil marks from his canvas, leaving only the bold strokes of his brush.
Time seemed to efface the pain and sorrow she had endured, leaving her with a sense of peace and tranquility.
With a gentle touch, she effaced the dirt and grime from the old photograph, revealing the smiling faces of her ancestors.
As the sun rose, it effaced the darkness of night, casting a brilliant glow upon the waking world.
