Definitions for efface

efface ef·face

Spelling: [ih-feys]
IPA: /ɪˈfeɪs/

Efface is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 40 anagrams from letters in efface (aceeff).

Definitions for efface

verb (used with object)

  1. to wipe out; do away with; expunge:
  2. to rub out, erase, or obliterate (outlines, traces, inscriptions, etc.).
  3. to make (oneself) inconspicuous; withdraw (oneself) modestly or shyly.

Origin of efface

From the Middle French word effacer, dating back to 1480-90. See ef-, face

Examples for efface

The constant use of that paddle in the water, for fifteen days, did not efface the color.

Enough to efface it in the eyes of one who had never sinned?

He forgot his resolution to efface himself, and whipped his horse forward.

But here is a confession which a hundred crosses can not efface.

The better to efface the impress of their tyrannical past, I had to dip them into water.

The strength of the child is to efface himself in every possible way.

This was alone wanting to efface every trace of the old Republican spirit.

Why should he efface himself, if it meant Sidney's unhappiness?

Nothing can ever cure me, no dream of my mind can ever efface the dream of my heart.

Will it be possible to efface the evil impress left on that mind and body?

Word Value for efface
Scrable

14

Words with friends

15

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