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Rm

Verb Another word for rm — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

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Formal

delete erase remove expunge

Informal

trash chuck ditch axe

Literary

annihilate obliterate efface

Antonyms

keep save retain preserve hold store maintain

Common collocations

  • rm -rf
  • rm file
  • rm directory
  • rm command
  • rm all
  • rm temporary files
  • rm old data

Word family

verb remove

Usage note

The term 'rm' is primarily a command-line utility in Unix-like operating systems used to delete files and directories. It is not a standard English word with broader usage.

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