verb
- to erase or remove completely, especially from a record or memory
Usage: often used in legal contexts to refer to removing criminal records
Examples
- The judge agreed to expunge the defendant's criminal record after five years of good behavior.
- She tried to expunge the embarrassing memory from her mind.
- The company decided to expunge all outdated files from its database.
- He wanted to expunge any trace of his past mistakes.
- The court can expunge certain juvenile offenses under state law.
- They worked to expunge the stain on their reputation.