Delete and Waste

Delete

Delete verb - To show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it.

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Waste and delete are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waste" instead a verb "Delete".

Nearby Words: deletion, deleted, deleting, deleter

Waste verb - To use up carelessly.

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Delete and waste are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Delete" instead a verb "Waste".

character	delete character	waste character
someone	delete someone	waste someone
bunch	delete bunch	waste bunch
rest	delete rest	waste rest
Other words: characters, world, words, items.

Forget the obvious utility in fortress defense — 'atom smashers' are best used to delete the tons of waste rock that excavating your fortress produces.

Source: Not the Intended Use
They can't resist jumping off of ledges again and again, they delete their Pokemons' powerful moves for useless ones, they will waste their money on useless items, they accidentally release Pokemon when trying to use the PC, and spend days trying to navigate themselves through a simple maze.

Source: Lets Play / Twitch Plays Pokémon
Unusual Euphemism: "Waste" and later, "Delete" for killing someone or making them disappear.

Source: Series / The Tribe

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