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efface

ef·face [ i fáyss ] (past and past participle ef·faced, present participle ef·fac·ing, 3rd person present singular ef·fac·es)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb rub out: to remove or obliterate something by wearing away or rubbing out or some analogous process

2. vr behave humbly: to act in an inconspicuous manner, especially because of shyness or modesty
always effaces himself in company

[15th century. < French effacer "wipe out, destroy" < face "face, appearance"]

ef·face·a·ble adjective
ef·face·ment noun
ef·fac·er noun
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