Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blot-out

verb
/blɒt aʊt/
Definition
To obscure or remove something from sight or memory; to erase or make indistinct.
Examples
  • After the intense light flashed, it seemed to blot out everything around me.
  • He tried to blot out the painful memories of his childhood.
  • The thick fog began to blot out the landscape, making it hard to navigate.
Meaning
To completely cover or eliminate something, making it difficult to see or remember.
Synonyms
  • erase
  • obliterate
  • cover
  • conceal
  • hide