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efface meaning in Tamil

அழி aḻi

/əˈfeɪs/

efface in Tamil: அழி (aḻi). In English, efface means to erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.

Tamil words for efface

to erase
அழி aḻi

English meaning of efface

  1. verb To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.
  2. verb To cause to disappear as if by rubbing out or striking out.
  3. verb To make oneself inobtrusive as if due to modesty or diffidence.
  4. verb Of the cervix during pregnancy, to thin and stretch in preparation for labor.

Full definition of efface

efface in a sentence

  • Do not efface what I've written on the chalkboard.
  • Some people like to efface their own memories with alcohol.
  • Many people seem shy, but they really just efface for meekness.

Synonyms of efface

efface in other languages

Questions about efface in Tamil

What is the meaning of efface in Tamil?
Efface in Tamil is அழி (aḻi).
efface என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Efface: அழி (aḻi).
What does efface mean in English?
Efface means to erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.

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