Definitions

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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The woman alleged that Jackson repeatedly refused to delete the video and then taunted her with it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Most people delete the message without thinking much about it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

In this case, it wants the court to order Netflix to delete any data "deceptively collected from Texans", cease processing their data for targeted advertising and to turn auto-play off by default for children's profiles.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

They can also opt out of the sharing or sale of their personal information and request that businesses delete their data.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I type, delete, type, and delete over and over again.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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