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effacing

/ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/ /iˈfeɪsɪŋ/

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verb

Auslöschen, tilgen

To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.

Examples :

"The child was effacing the chalk drawing on the sidewalk by stomping his feet on it. "

Das Kind löschte die Kreidezeichnung auf dem Bürgersteig aus, indem es mit den Füßen darauf herumtrampelte.

mark writing appearance

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verb

Auslöschen, tilgen

To cause to disappear as if by rubbing out or striking out.

Examples :

"Some people like to efface their own memories with alcohol."

Manche Leute löschen gerne ihre eigenen Erinnerungen mit Alkohol aus.

appearance action

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verb

Sich zurücknehmen, sich verbergen

To make oneself inobtrusive as if due to modesty or diffidence.

Examples :

"Many people seem shy, but they really just efface for meekness."

Viele Menschen wirken schüchtern, aber sie nehmen sich eigentlich nur aus Bescheidenheit zurück.

character attitude mind action

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verb

Verstreichen, verkürzen

Of the cervix during pregnancy, to thin and stretch in preparation for labor.

Examples :

"Some females efface 75% by the 39th week of pregnancy."

Manche Frauen haben in der 39. Schwangerschaftswoche 75 % Verstreichen.

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