blot out
The phrase "blot out" generally involves the act of obscuring, removing, or erasing something completely, whether it be a physical object, a memory, or light.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To cover or obscure completely, making something no longer visible.
Example
- A dark cloud blotted out the sun, plunging the area into shadow.
B2Memory
(psychological)To erase or remove from memory or existence.
Example
- He tried to blot out the painful memories of his past.
B2Writing
(common)To make something indistinguishable or obliterate it, often using ink or paint.
Example
- She blotted out the mistake in her notebook with a thick marker.
C1Destruction
(dramatic)To remove or destroy completely, often suddenly or violently.
Example
- The entire village was blotted out by the volcanic eruption.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blot out":
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