Expunction and Retraction

Expunction

Expunction noun - Deletion by an act of expunging or erasing.
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Retraction and expunction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retraction" instead a noun "Expunction".

Retraction

Retraction noun - A disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion.
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Expunction and retraction are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expunction" instead a noun "Retraction".

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