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Efface (Verb)

Remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing; "Please erase the formula on the blackboard--it is wrong!".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The names of the previous owners had been carefully erased to efface any proof of the painting's chequered past.
She rubbed her finger across the chalk drawing in an attempt to efface the unwanted smudge.
Using a damp cloth, she tried to efface the stubborn stain from the wall.
In an attempt to restore the ancient frescoes, restorers laboriously set out to efface layers of grime that had accumulated over the centuries.
A nervous hand moved to efface the scribbled phone number from the margin of the notebook.

Remove completely from recognition or memory; "efface the memory of the time in the camps".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The government attempted to efface the history of the revolution from the nation's collective memory by destroying documents and censoring media.
Her smile seemed to efface the pain of the past, and for a moment, she felt at peace.
As time went on, the details of the accident began to efface from his memory, and he was left with a general feeling of anxiety.
The tourists' constant chatter and laughter seemed to efface the somber atmosphere of the ancient ruins.
The passage of years and the healing power of love had begun to efface the scars of his childhood.

Make inconspicuous; "efface oneself".

Verbs of feeling.

She tried to efface herself, taking a backseat in the discussion to avoid drawing attention to her opinion.
In the meeting, the shy intern attempted to efface herself, staying silent and unobtrusive throughout.
As a humble person, he preferred to efface himself, allowing others to take the credit for his hard work.
The modest celebrity, known for her philanthropic efforts, worked to efface herself from the spotlight to keep her personal life private.
The introverted child often tried to efface herself, avoiding social interactions with her classmates in favor of spending time alone.