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efface
[ ih-feys ]
verb (used with object)
- to wipe out; do away with; expunge:
to efface one's unhappy memories.
- to rub out, erase, or obliterate (outlines, traces, inscriptions, etc.).
- to make (oneself ) inconspicuous; withdraw (oneself ) modestly or shyly.
efface
/ ɪˈfeɪs /
verb
- to obliterate or make dim
to efface a memory
- to make (oneself) inconspicuous or humble through modesty, cowardice, or obsequiousness
- to rub out (a line, drawing, etc); erase
Derived Forms
- efˈfacement, noun
- efˈfaceable, adjective
- efˈfacer, noun
Other Words From
- ef·face·a·ble adjective
- ef·face·ment noun
- ef·fac·er noun
- un·ef·face·a·ble adjective
- un·ef·faced adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of efface1
Example Sentences
The laid-back, self-effacing Iowa State graduate grew up on AOL and traces his career arc with references to Myspace and TikTok.
After missing an opportunity to soul-search in Berlin, this gentle, self-effacing character must find the courage to fuse the pieces of their fragmented life without leaving home.
Few writers are so wise and self-effacing and emotionally honest all in one breath.
Even over video chat, Ishiguro, or “Ish” as he introduces himself, is charming and self-effacing company.
I hurried away, and it was long before I could efface the impression made upon my mind by this hideous spectacle.
Thus disappeared from his life the only stain which his restoration had not been able utterly to efface.
Then he hastily laid earth in the interstices round it, and tried to efface all signs of its having been recently removed.
Nothing can ever cure me, no dream of my mind can ever efface the dream of my heart.
She has long been dead, but time will never efface from my mind a tender recollection of her kindness.
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