Synonyms for Erase (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing):
efface, wipe off, rub out, score out
WordNet sense 2 (wipe out magnetically recorded information):
delete
WordNet sense 3 (remove from memory or existence):
wipe out
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