Expunge Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms

Expunge [ik-spuhnj]

VERB

To strike out.
To erase from one's consciousness.
If something is expunged by someone, it means they have gotten rid of it completely because it caused problems or bad feelings.
To wipe out or destroy.

Example

"I helped my sister expunge a bad memory."

"The director instructed to expunge his name from the record book."

Synonyms

Abolish, Annul, Delete, Eradicate, Efface, Exterminate, Annihilate, Extirpate, Erase, Liquidate

Antonyms

Preserve, Save, Create, Make, Add, Bear, Insert, Institute, Protect, Conserve