Expunge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪkˈspʌnd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Expunge is a verb meaning (transitive) To erase or strike out.
Meaning
(transitive) To erase or strike out.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To eliminate completely; to annihilate.
- (transitive, computing) To delete permanently (e-mail etc.) that was previously marked for deletion but still stored.
Example Sentences
The gentleman from Texas [Mr. CRAIN] asks unanimous consent to expunge from the RECORD and from the Journal the motion to excuse the gentleman from Mississippi [Mr. ALLEN] […]
Word Forms
- expunges
- expunging
- expunged
Synonyms for expunge
Depending on context, synonyms include strike, excise.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include excise, strike, dele, erase, delete, extinguish.
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