Dele and Repress

Dele

Dele verb - To show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it.
Usage example: the proofreader was instructed to dele stray characters and other typos
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Synonyms for Dele

Repress and dele are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repress" instead a verb "Dele".

Nearby Word: deletion

Repress

Repress verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Dele and repress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dele" instead a verb "Repress".

Nearby Words: repression, repressive, repressing
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