Dele and Scratch

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Dele verb - To show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it.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

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

Nearby Word: deletion

Scratch

Scratch verb - To damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface.

Dele and scratch are semantically related. You can use "Dele" instead a verb "Scratch".

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching
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Scratch and Dele. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dele/scratch
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