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to expunge
01
to remove something, often by erasing or crossing it out
Transitive: to expunge part of a writing
Example
The editor expunged the unnecessary paragraphs from the manuscript.
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.
02
to completely eliminate something
Transitive: to expunge sth
Example
The technician expunged the virus from the computer system.
The goal was to expunge any trace of his former association with the company.
He wanted to expunge all evidence of his past mistakes.
Example
The editor expunged the unnecessary paragraphs from the manuscript.
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.
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