Efface – Erase - to wipe out
(pronounced eh-face)
To remember the definition of the word efface, use the following mnemonic:
He faced (efface) being wiped out.
Example of efface in a sentence
If I could efface all of my sad memories, I would be a very happy person.
Marvin hoped to efface the paint by scrubbing the walls with a tough sponge.
If the candidate is elected, he promises to efface crime from our city.