What is another word for blotting out?
Pronunciation: [blˈɒtɪŋ ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
Blotting out refers to the act of hiding or covering up something. Synonyms for this phrase include erasing, deleting, obliterating, obscuring, concealing, camouflaging, veiling, shading, and blocking. Erasing implies the complete removal of something, while deleting suggests its partial removal. Obliterating is used when something is completely destroyed or rendered useless, while obscuring means to make something unclear or hard to see. Concealing implies the act of keeping something hidden, while camouflaging refers to the act of making something blend in with its surroundings. Veiling suggests hiding something completely, while shading implies partially obscuring something. Lastly, blocking pertains to physically preventing something from being seen or heard.
