efface
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Thy tears subdue my soul, thy sighs Efface all other memories.
From Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre by Costello, Louisa Stuart
Say, when beneath your rubbish has been thrown, Some rogue to reputation all unknown— Men's backs being turned—should lift his thieving hand, Efface your name and substitute his own.
From Black Beetles in Amber by Bierce, Ambrose
Efface that," said Napoleon, sternly, "it is as clear as that the sun is in heaven.
From The History of Napoleon Buonaparte by Lockhart, J. G. (John Gibson)
Not time, not lightning, Not rain, not thunder, Efface the endless Decrees of Heaven— Make Justice alter, Revoke, assuage her sentence, Which dooms dread ends to dreadful deeds, And violent deaths to violent men. str.
From Poetical Works of Matthew Arnold by Arnold, Matthew
Efface two of the objects, and retain the impression of one only.
From Epilepsy, Hysteria, and Neurasthenia Their Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment by Briggs, Isaac George
Vocabulary lists containing efface
100 SAT Words Beginning with "E"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Unit 1: Telling Details
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" by Ambrose Bierce
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!