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Cut

🔄 Synonyms of "Cut"

30 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
disregardnoun(transitive) To ignore; to pay no attention to.
slewnounA large amount.
issuenounThe action or an instance of flowing or coming out, an outflow, particularly:
reduceverb(transitive) To bring down the size, quantity, quality, value or intensity of something; to diminish, to lower.
hacknoun(transitive) To chop or cut down in a rough manner.
contractnounAn agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
sluenoun(intransitive) To rotate on an axis; to pivot.
splitverb(transitive, ergative, of something solid) To divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
curvenounA gentle bend, such as in a road.
thinverbHaving little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt.
swerveverbTo turn aside or deviate to avoid impact.
trimnoun(transitive) To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
gashnounA deep cut.
ignoreverbTo deliberately not listen or pay attention to.
downverb(comparable) From a higher position to a lower one; downwards.
snubnounConspicuously short.
hewnHaving been cut or mown down.
abbreviateverb(transitive) To reduce a word or phrase by means of contraction or omission to a shorter recognizable form.
stylenounSenses relating to a thin, pointed object.
veerverb(intransitive) To change direction or course suddenly; to swerve.
make outverb(slang, chiefly US, intransitive) To embrace and kiss passionately.
tailornounA person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
perforateverb(transitive) To pierce; to penetrate.
swingnoun(intransitive) To ride on a swing.
cuttingnoun(countable, uncountable) The action of the verb to cut.

↔️ Antonyms of "Cut"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
roughnounNot smooth; uneven.
uncutNot cut.
turn onverb(transitive) To power up, to put into operation, to start, to activate (an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.).
switch onverb(transitive) To start or enable a device by turning a switch or a lever.
untrimmedNot trimmed; not made tidy by cutting.
unmownNot mown; unmowed.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cut"

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WordDefinition
gashnounA deep cut.
slitnounA narrow cut or opening; a slot.
slittedHaving a slit or slits.
incised(biology) cut, particularly with a V shape
perforatedPierced with holes.
gashedHaving gashes; slashed.
piercedHaving one or more body piercings.
slashedHaving been slashed, cut or rent.
perforateverb(transitive) To pierce; to penetrate.
slicedThat has been cut into slices.
slicenounA thin, broad piece cut off.
choppedCut or diced into small pieces.
clippedHaving an end cut off; trimmed or cut back.
hacknoun(transitive) To chop or cut down in a rough manner.
trimmedthat has been trimmed
slashnounA slashing action or motion:
crosscutnounA crosswise cut.
cut upverb(transitive) To cut into smaller pieces, parts, or sections.
shreddedCut or torn into narrow strips or small pieces.
swingnoun(intransitive) To ride on a swing.

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