# cross out

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To strike out (something); to draw a line through (something).
2. To disrespect (someone) by covering up or painting over their graffiti, especially their name.
3. To lie to or betray (someone); to deceive or scam (someone).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/cross-out