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What is an antonym of memento?

There isn't a perfect one-word antonym for "memento," but here are some words with opposing meanings depending on the context:

If "memento" refers to a reminder of a past event:

* Forgetting: This is the opposite of remembering, which is what a memento does.

* Oblivion: This implies complete forgetting.

* Amnesia: This refers to a loss of memory.

If "memento" refers to a physical object:

* Disposal: This refers to getting rid of something.

* Destruction: This implies breaking or erasing an object.

* Discard: This means to throw something away.

In the context of a gift:

* Gift: This could be a more neutral opposite, but in this case, a gift is something you receive, while a memento is something you keep.

* Giving: This is the opposite of receiving, which is how you acquire a memento.

The best antonym for "memento" will depend on the specific context in which it is used.

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