Synonyms of erasure

erasure

noun

as in removal

an act of erasing something

accidental erasure of the tape

Related Words

• removal
• elimination
• cancellation
• suspension
• withdrawal
• abolition
• liquidation
• invalidation
• repeal
• dissolution
• dismissal
• eradication
• reversal
• avoidance
• abrogation
• nullification
• annulment
• negation
• voiding
• abolishment
• abortion
• defeasance
• recall
• veto
• revocation
• retraction
• quashing
• abatement
• override
• overruling
• banning
• rescindment
• prohibition
• rejection
• calling off
• overturn
• countermand
• outlawing
• enjoining
• forbiddance
• disallowance

Dissimilar Words

• legislation
• enactment
• establishment
• institution
• validation
• founding
• legitimation
• formalization
• approval
• passing
• legalization
• ratification
• permission
• authorization
• legitimization
• clearance
• endorsement
• prescription
• ordering
• commandment
• sanctioning
• mandating
• decreeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of erasure

The award-winning nonfiction feature Kikuyu Land documents a case of cultural erasure and land theft on a massive scale. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026

This less obvious form of erasure is much more hazardous and worrisome than destructive scanning. — Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026

Their erasure has given them even more power in our collective imagination. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

But centuries of exploitation and erasure of Native American cultural history and practices have taught Jordan to pass the practice on cautiously. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026