expunge
1 of 1verb/ɪkˈspʌndʒ/
Forms:expunges,expunging,expunged,expunged
1
to remove something, often by erasing or crossing it out
transitive- The teacher asked the students to expunge the incorrect answers and write the correct ones.
- The artist decided to expunge certain details from the painting to create a more minimalist look.
- The secretary used correction fluid to expunge the typing errors from the document.
- The editor expunged the unnecessary paragraphs from the manuscript.
2
to completely eliminate something
transitive- The goal was to expunge any trace of his former association with the company.
- The technician expunged the virus from the computer system.
- She wished to expunge all memories of the traumatic event from her mind.
- He wanted to expunge all evidence of his past mistakes.
- The lawyer managed to expunge the criminal record from his client's file.