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| remove errors(verb, expression, copyedit, blue-penciled) | |
| rub away(expression, destroy, eradicate, obliterate) | |
| score(remove, obliterate, erase) | |
| scrap(remove, obliterate, erase) | |
| scratch out(verb, expression, destroy, fade, eradicate) | |
| shush(verb, moderate, downplay, underplay) | |
| smooth away(expression, destroy, eradicate, obliterate) | |
| squash(verb, remove, destroy, obliterate, erase) | |
| stroke | |
| subdue(verb, moderate, downplay, underplay) | |
| throw out | |
| tidy up(expression, change, correct, amend) | |
| tone down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, moderate, downplay) | |
| underplay | |
| wear away(expression, destroy, eradicate, obliterate) | |
| white out(verb, expression, destroy, fade, eradicate) | |
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