effaces
The word “effaces” has 3 syllables: ef-fa-ces.
It's pronounced as /ɪˈfeɪsɪz/.
What is synonym and antonym for effaces?
In the thesaurus, “effaces” has 4 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for effaces along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for effaces
- abolishes
- destroys
- eradicates
- erases
Antonyms for effaces
- conserves
- creates
- forms
- makes
- preserves
- protects
- saves
Meanings of effaces
- verb
- To erase (as anything impressed or inscribed upon a surface); to render illegible or indiscernible.
- To cause to disappear as if by rubbing out or striking out.
- To make oneself inobtrusive as if due to modesty or diffidence.
- Of the cervix during pregnancy, to thin and stretch in preparation for labor.
Example Sentences
- His charming smile effaces any hint of worry on his face.
- Time often effaces the sharp edges of painful memories.
- Her kindness effaces any trace of animosity among her colleagues.
- The beauty of the landscape effaces the stresses of daily life.
- His humility effaces his remarkable achievements, making him all the more admirable.
On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to effaces, such as: abolishes, conserves, creates, destroys, eradicates, erases, forms.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.