tr.v. ex·punged, ex·pung·ing, ex·pung·es 1. To erase, delete, or strike out: expunged their names from the list. 2. To eliminate completely; wipe out: a government's attempt to expunge dissidents. See Synonyms at erase. ex·punger n. |
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