Effaces

In some ways, perhaps, these malleable types of women, "soft paste" as one authority has described them, "effaces" in the words of another, are the most dangerous material of all for the commission of crime, their obedience is so complete, so cold and relentless. ❋ Unknown (1918)

Reverse graffiti is a type of street art that effaces – not defaces – public property. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The palm trees above suggest no tourist brochure—the brightness of their surroundings effaces all details of bark or leaf, leaving nothing but stark silhouettes. ❋ Unknown (2011)

During prelabor, which may last for days or weeks, your cervix moves forward, ripens (softens) and effaces (thins or shortens). ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

The cervix of a multigravida typically effaces and dilates at the same time. ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

The cervix of a primigravida usually effaces a lot before it dilates. ❋ Penny Simkin (2010)

"How quickly time effaces the memory of startling events," this newspaper concluded. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Joined by Justices Stephen G. Breyer and Sotomayor, Stevens wrote that the court was "applying a level of deference to the state court's ruling that effectively effaces the role of the federal courts." ❋ Unknown (2010)

Verb conjugation: j'efface, tu effaces, il/elle efface, nous effacons, vous effacez, ils/elles effacent past participle = effacé ❋ Unknown (2007)

FERRE: But one effaces (ph) points out that existing guidelines are voluntary and a federal law is needed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

By its nature, a large, heavy imperial boot print effaces the low-impact, softer COIN foot print. ❋ Unknown (2009)

By celebrating all government action, it effaces moral distinctions and allows people to escape responsibility for their decisions. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Come to think of it, just how prevalent is the notion of self giving, self effaces effacing sacrifice today? ❋ Shantanud (2008)

Lucíola, then, effaces several realistic traits present in A Dame aux camélias in favor of a more intensely spiritualistic and idealized stance. ❋ Unknown (2006)

[Tom] is such a [grape], [self-effacing] guy. ❋ Theeedumpling (2018)

“…you who charmed my dad with [self-effacing] jokes, [sipping coffee] like you’re on a late night show” All Too Well (10 Minute Version) ([Taylor’s Version]) ❋ Taylor’s Left Ear (2021)