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erasure

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. erasure
2. obliteration
3. denial

This word means to completely erase or eliminate someone or something, often used in the sense of wiping out a person's existence, reputation, or records. It carries a strong and sometimes violent nuance, appearing in both literal and figurative contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why is his contribution the only thing that has been erased from the record?

Sentence 2

Erasing the records of contract negotiations carries serious risks.

Sentence 3

Someone scratched out all the contact info on the neighborhood bulletin board!

Sentence 4

Erasing any trace of the policy violations is absolutely unacceptable!

Sentence 5

Erasing certain individuals from the company's history is simply dishonest.