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EFFACING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Effacing.

Effacing - as a verb

Remove completely from recognition or memory

Example: "Efface the memory of the time in the camps"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
obliterate12

Make inconspicuous

Example: "Efface oneself"

Remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing

Example: "Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
erase5rub outscore outwipe off
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10delete7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The raindrops falling from the sky were effacing the graffiti on the wall."
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Word Game Points

Is EFFACING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, effacing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EFFACING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EFFACING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, effacing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EFFACING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is EFFACING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, effacing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EFFACING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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