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How do you spell Expunge?

Correct spelling

expunge

Remember: EX-PUNGE like 'prick' - the UN goes before the G

Why is expunge spelled this way?

From Latin expungere, to prick out. EX (out) + PUNGERE (to prick). To expunge is to prick out marks — erasure so thorough no trace remains.

Common misspellings of expunge

expundgeexpungeexpungeexpung

Example

The court ordered them to expunge his criminal record completely.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell expunge?+
The correct spelling is "expunge". Remember: EX-PUNGE like 'prick' - the UN goes before the G
Is it expundge or expunge?+
The correct spelling is "expunge", not "expundge".

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