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.