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BACKSPACE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word backspace. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word backspace. (close relations)
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backspacedbackspacing

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delete
verbv
verb

• remove or make invisible

• wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information

• cut or eliminate

eliminate
verbv
verb

• terminate, end, or take out

• get rid of something

• kill in large numbers

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

• eliminate from the body

• remove from a contest or race

• remove (an unknown variable) from two or more equations

eradicate
verbv
verb

• kill in large numbers

• destroy completely, as if down to the roots

erase
verbv
verb

• remove from memory or existence

• remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing

• wipe out digitally or magnetically recorded information

remove
verbv
noun

• degree of figurative distance or separation

verb

• remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

• remove from a position or an office

• dispose of

• cause to leave

• shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes

• stay away or leave

• kill intentionally and with premeditation

• get rid of something abstract

rub out
verbv
verb

• remove by or as if by rubbing or erasing

backspacer
nounn
noun

• the typewriter key used for back spacing

backspace key
nounn
noun

• the typewriter key used for back spacing

Best Hypernyms For BACKSPACE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for backspace, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
delete erase key remove type typewrite

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