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cross out

verb crosses out · crossing out · crossed out

  1. idiomatic, transitive To strike out (something); to draw a line through (something). If you make a mistake, just cross it out.
  2. idiomatic, transitive To disrespect (someone) by covering up or painting over their graffiti, especially their name.
  3. slang, transitive To lie to or betray (someone); to deceive or scam (someone).
  4. slang To kill; X out.

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