efface
/ɪˈfeɪs/
verb
- To erase or remove something completely, especially writing or marks.
- She used a special solution to efface the ink stains from the paper.
- Time had effaced the carvings on the ancient stone.
- The artist decided to efface the entire sketch and start over.
- To make oneself inconspicuous or modest; to avoid attracting attention.
- She had a habit of effacing her own achievements in conversations.
- The shy student effaced herself behind a book during the discussion.
- At the party, he tried to efface himself by standing in the corner.
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