What is obliviate meaning?

Obliviate is a spell from the fictional world of Harry Potter, which erases the memories of the target individual. It is usually cast by wizards to eliminate certain memories or to completely erase the memory of an event that happened. The spell has been portrayed in the books and movies as a blue-white light that emanates from the wand of the caster and envelops the victim. Once the spell is cast, the target usually has no recollection of the events that transpired before the spell was cast. The use of the Obliviate spell is strictly regulated within the wizarding community and can only be performed by licensed wizards or witches under strict guidelines.