Efface
To erase or rub out; to cause something to disappear or become indistinct by removing traces.
verbEfface
To erase or rub out; to cause something to disappear or become indistinct by removing traces.
verbImagine This
Imagine an old inscription on a weathered statue whose letters fade away over centuries, until only a smooth surface remains where the words once stood.
Sounds Like
deface
Looks Like
Deface
Remember This
Efface means to erase or rub out, not to damage the surface. It is often contrasted with deface, which means to mar or spoil the appearance of something.
Other Forms
Connect With
erase, wipe out, expunge, obliterate, remove
Note
Efface is typically transitive (efface something). It is commonly used with memories, inscriptions, evidence, or traces rather than physical damage to a surface. Do not confuse with deface, which implies damage or disfigurement.