verb
expunge
Expunge (verb) means to rub out or cross something out completely.
verb
1
To rub out or cross something out completely.
2
To get rid of something entirely, leaving no trace.
3
To permanently delete a file, such as an email, that had already been marked for removal but was still being kept.
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What is the meaning of expunge?
"expunge" (verb) means to rub out or cross something out completely.
What is another word for expunge?
Other words for "expunge" include excise, scratch, strike.
What is the opposite of expunge?
Opposites of "expunge" include inscribe, write.
What are the different meanings of expunge?
"expunge" has 3 main meanings: 1. To rub out or cross something out completely; 2. To get rid of something entirely, leaving no trace; 3. To permanently delete a file, such as an email, that had already been marked for removal but was still being kept.
