blot out (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈblɒt aʊt/

Definition

To completely cover or obscure something, making it impossible to see or remember.

Examples

• The dark clouds blotted out the stars.

• He tried to blot out the painful memories of his childhood.

• The new building will blot out the view of the sea.

How to Use blot out

blot out the sun (collocation)

To completely cover the sun, making it dark. — "The storm clouds blotted out the sun for hours."

blot out memories (collocation)

To try to forget or suppress unpleasant memories. — "She tried to blot out the memories of the accident."

blot out a view (collocation)

To obstruct or ruin a view. — "The new skyscraper will blot out the view from our apartment."

Synonyms of blot out

Words with a similar meaning to blot out:

• obscure
• conceal
• erase
• hide

Antonyms of blot out

Words with the opposite meaning to blot out:

• reveal
• expose

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