erase

An erase is an action that makes something disappear or become invisible.

When we talk about erasing, it usually means getting rid of something written or drawn on paper. We use erasers to rub out pencil marks or delete mistakes from our notes and homework. But we can also erase things digitally – for example, delete a file from your computer or remove an image from your phone. Even if you're not using technology, erasing can be about cleaning up clutter in your home, like getting rid of old documents or unwanted toys. And sometimes people say they want to erase their memories of a sad event, which means forget about it and move on.