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engrave Antonyms

Opposite of engrave

Because the opposite of engrave shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cut or carve text, designs, or lines into the surface of a hard object such as metal, stone, wood, or glass.

Usage Example

"The jeweler offered to efface their initials and wedding date inside the gold band."

Strong
efface
erase

• verb (Context 2)

To impress or fix deeply and permanently on the mind or memory.

Usage Example

"Every detail of that historical speech remained engraved in the minds of the audience."

Strong
efface
obliterate

Similar words to engrave

Words similar to engrave shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inscribe
imprint
etch
carve
impress
incise
chisel
implant
See all synonyms of engrave

• Nearby Words

englishwoman
engorge
engorgement
engrave
engross
engrossedly
engrossing

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Engrave. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/engrave
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