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delete

[dih-leet] / dɪˈlit /
VERB
erase, remove
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annul black out cross out cut out destroy eliminate erase expunge omit remove wipe out
STRONG
bleep blue pencil cancel censor cut drop edit efface exclude expurgate obliterate rub snip squash squelch trim unsend
WEAK
X out blot out clean up pass up rub out rule out strike out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
add include keep restore
STRONG
accept allow
WEAK
put in

Example Sentences

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Sangha then instructed Fleming to "delete all our messages".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Bhargava didn’t go quietly; according to legal filings, he threatened to delete Sports Illustrated’s archive of intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Karume said he did not believe there was a need to delete them because no-one had complained and the videos did not get as much attention as the other two.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s gotten to the point where I’ve finally asked myself, “Should I delete my food delivery apps for good?”

From Salon • Mar. 3, 2026

He quickly pulls the phone down and taps to delete the message he just listened to.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone