verb
to eliminate or neutralize with or as if with a stroke of the pen
time has erased their sad memories
erase an error
Synonyms: annul, black (out), blot out, cancel, delete, efface, expunge, obliterate, wipe (out), x (out)
Related Word: disannul, negate, nullify; abolish, blank (out), cross (off or out), cut out, dele, eliminate, excise, extirpate, rub out, scrape, sponge (out), strike (out); neutralize; remove, take out, withdraw
Contrasted words: impress, imprint, print, stamp; insert; reinstate, renew, restore