What is another word for delete?

Common synonyms for delete include edit, record, bluepencil, erase, cancel.

What is the opposite of delete?

Antonyms of delete include add, insert, keep, save, retain.

Synonyms for

Delete

Verb / dɪˈli:t / Another word for delete — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To remove or erase something.

Synonyms & similar words

edit record bluepencil erase cancel erase remove eliminate cancel obliterate expunge cut excise scrub efface annul nullify revoke withdraw abrogate quash void veto discard jettison

Synonyms by register

Formal

remove erase expunge obliterate

Informal

get rid of chuck ditch nuke

Literary

efface annihilate

Antonyms

add insert keep save retain include append

Common collocations

delete a file
delete a record
delete an entry
delete from memory
delete a message
delete a line
delete a character

Word family

noun deletion

verb delete

adjective deletable

Usage note

Primarily used in computing contexts. Avoid using 'delete' for abstract concepts like memories or feelings unless in a very specific technical or metaphorical sense.