What is another word for rubouts?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈuːba͡ʊts] (IPA) 
Rubouts refer to the intentional removal or erasure of something, typically a drawing or writing. Several synonyms can be used to describe this process, including obliteration, erasure, effacing, and expunging. Obliteration refers to complete destruction, whereas erasure is the act of removing something through rubbing or scraping. Effacing is the process of making something less visible or noticeable, while expunging is the complete removal of something from a record or document. Other possible synonyms for rubouts include deletion, cancellation, and annihilation. Regardless of the term used, rubouts often involve the removal of something that was once considered important or valuable.
