Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
erase-a-memory
Verb
/ɪˈreɪz ə ˈmɛməri/
Definition
To remove or make a memory nonexistent in one’s mind.
Examples
- After the therapy session, she felt as if she could finally erase a memory that haunted her for years.
- Some people try to erase a memory through meditation or mindfulness techniques.
- In science fiction, characters often wish they could erase a memory of a painful event.
Meaning
The act of eliminating a specific recollection or perception from memory, often associated with techniques or processes aimed at relieving emotional distress or trauma.
Synonyms
- Remove
- Forget
- Expunge
- Eliminate
