effacement

/ɪˈfeɪsmənt/
noun
  1. The act of making something disappear or become unnoticeable; the state of being erased or obscured.
    • His quiet effacement in the group photo was intentional.
    • The effacement of the old mural made room for a new painting.
    • The treaty led to the effacement of borders between the two regions.
  2. The act of deliberately keeping oneself from being noticed or drawing attention.
    • He practiced self-effacement, always letting others take credit for his ideas.
    • The celebrity's effacement from public life was a deliberate choice.
    • Her effacement during the meeting surprised everyone who knew she had the answer.
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