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English Thesaurus
1. an unexcused absence from class (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | absence, |
| definition | : | failure to be present (noun.act) |
2. the act of reducing the amount or number (noun.act)
| hyponym | : | budget cut, |
| definition | : | the act of reducing budgeted expenditures (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | cost cutting, |
| definition | : | the act of cutting costs (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | price cut, price cutting, |
| definition | : | cutting the price of merchandise to one lower than the usual or advertised price (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | spending cut, |
| definition | : | the act of reducing spending (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | tax cut, |
| definition | : | the act of reducing taxation (noun.act) |
3. the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | shortening, |
| definition | : | act of decreasing in length (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | clip, clipping, snip, |
| definition | : | the act of clipping or snipping (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | haircut, |
| definition | : | the act of cutting the hair (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | shearing, |
| definition | : | removing by cutting off or clipping (noun.act) |
4. the act of cutting something into parts (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | division, |
| definition | : | the act or process of dividing (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | dissection, |
| definition | : | cutting so as to separate into pieces (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | scission, |
| definition | : | the act of dividing by cutting or splitting (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | slicing, |
| definition | : | the act of cutting into slices (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | undercut, |
| definition | : | a cut made underneath to remove material (noun.act) |
5. the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | opening, |
| definition | : | becoming open or being made open (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | gash, slash, |
| definition | : | a strong sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | incision, section, surgical incision, |
| definition | : | the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation) (noun.act) |
6. the division of a deck of cards before dealing (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | division, |
| definition | : | the act or process of dividing (noun.act) |
| part meronym | : | card game, cards, |
| definition | : | a game played with playing cards (noun.act) |
7. (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | shot, stroke, |
| definition | : | (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand (noun.act) |
| domain category | : | squash, squash rackets, squash racquets, |
| definition | : | a game played in an enclosed court by two or four players who strike the ball with long-handled rackets (noun.act) |
| domain category | : | badminton, |
| definition | : | a game played on a court with light long-handled rackets used to volley a shuttlecock over a net (noun.act) |
| domain category | : | lawn tennis, tennis, |
| definition | : | a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court (noun.act) |
8. in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | shot, stroke, |
| definition | : | (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand (noun.act) |
9. a refusal to recognize someone you know (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | rebuff, slight, |
| definition | : | a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) (noun.act) |
10. a trench resembling a furrow that was made by erosion or excavation (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | furrow, |
| definition | : | a long shallow trench in the ground (especially one made by a plow) (noun.artifact) |
11. a canal made by erosion or excavation (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | canal, |
| definition | : | long and narrow strip of water made for boats or for irrigation (noun.artifact) |
12. the style in which a garment is cut (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | fashion, |
| definition | : | the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior (noun.cognition) |
13. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | editing, redaction, |
| definition | : | putting something (as a literary work or a legislative bill) into acceptable form (noun.communication) |
14. a distinct selection of music from a recording or a compact disc (noun.communication)
15. (film) an immediate transition from one shot to the next (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | transition, |
| definition | : | a passage that connects a topic to one that follows (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | jump cut, |
| definition | : | an immediate transition from one scene to another (noun.communication) |
16. a remark capable of wounding mentally (noun.communication)
17. a piece of meat that has been cut from an animal carcass (noun.food)
| hypernym | : | meat, |
| definition | : | the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | joint, roast, |
| definition | : | a piece of meat roasted or for roasting and of a size for slicing into more than one portion (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | confit, |
| definition | : | a piece of meat (especially a duck) cooked slowly in its own fat (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | chop, |
| definition | : | a small cut of meat including part of a rib (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | chine, |
| definition | : | cut of meat or fish including at least part of the backbone (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | leg, |
| definition | : | the limb of an animal used for food (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | side, side of meat, |
| definition | : | a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | forequarter, |
| definition | : | the front half of a side of meat (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | hindquarter, |
| definition | : | the back half of a side of meat (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | cut of beef, |
| definition | : | cut of meat from beef cattle (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | rib, |
| definition | : | cut of meat including one or more ribs (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | entrecote, |
| definition | : | cut of meat taken from between the ribs (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | shank, |
| definition | : | a cut of meat (beef or veal or mutton or lamb) from the upper part of the leg (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | shin, shin bone, |
| definition | : | a cut of meat from the lower part of the leg (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | brisket, |
| definition | : | a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest especially of beef (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | steak, |
| definition | : | a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | loin, |
| definition | : | a cut of meat taken from the side and back of an animal between the ribs and the rump (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | sirloin, |
| definition | : | the portion of the loin (especially of beef) just in front of the rump (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | tenderloin, undercut, |
| definition | : | the tender meat of the loin muscle on each side of the vertebral column (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | neck, |
| definition | : | a cut of meat from the neck of an animal (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | shoulder, |
| definition | : | a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | cut of veal, |
| definition | : | cut of meat from a calf (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | cut of mutton, |
| definition | : | cut of meat from a mature sheep (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | cut of lamb, |
| definition | : | cut of meat from a lamb (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | saddle, |
| definition | : | cut of meat (especially mutton or lamb) consisting of part of the backbone and both loins (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | rack, |
| definition | : | rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton (noun.food) |
| hyponym | : | cut of pork, |
| definition | : | cut of meat from a hog or pig (noun.food) |
18. a share of the profits (noun.possession)
| hypernym | : | part, percentage, portion, share, |
| definition | : | assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group (noun.possession) |
| hyponym | : | rake-off, vigorish, |
| definition | : | a percentage (of winnings or loot or profit) taken by an operator or gangster (noun.possession) |
19. a wound made by cutting (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | lesion, wound, |
| definition | : | an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) (noun.state) |
20. a step on some scale (noun.state)
| hypernym | : | gradation, step, |
| definition | : | relative position in a graded series (noun.state) |
21. cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses) (verb.body)
22. grow through the gums (verb.body)
| hypernym | : | grow, |
| definition | : | increase in size by natural process (verb.change) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | have grow through the gums (verb.body) |
23. have grow through the gums (verb.body)
| hypernym | : | acquire, develop, get, grow, produce, |
| definition | : | come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) (verb.body) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | grow through the gums (verb.body) |
24. cut and assemble the components of (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | alter, change, modify, |
| definition | : | cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change) |
25. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | weaken, |
| definition | : | lessen the strength of (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | water down, |
| definition | : | make less strong or intense (verb.change) |
26. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb.change)
| verb group | : | cut, edit, edit out, |
| definition | : | cut and assemble the components of (verb.change) |
27. cease, stop (verb.change)
28. cut down on; make a reduction in (verb.change)
| hyponym | : | shorten, |
| definition | : | make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | spill, |
| definition | : | reduce the pressure of wind on (a sail) (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | quench, |
| definition | : | reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | retrench, |
| definition | : | make a reduction, as in one's workforce (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | slash, |
| definition | : | cut drastically (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | thin out, |
| definition | : | make sparse (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | thin, |
| definition | : | make thin or thinner (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | detract, take away, |
| definition | : | take away a part from; diminish (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | deflate, |
| definition | : | reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | inflate, |
| definition | : | increase the amount or availability of, creating a rise in value (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | downsize, |
| definition | : | reduce in size or number (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | subtract, |
| definition | : | take off or away (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | knock off, shave, |
| definition | : | cut the price of (verb.possession) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | have a reducing effect (verb.change) |
29. have a reducing effect (verb.change)
30. dissolve by breaking down the fat of (verb.change)
31. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things (verb.change)
32. shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | shorten, |
| definition | : | make short or shorter (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | shave, trim, |
| definition | : | cut closely (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | french, |
| definition | : | cut (e.g, beans) lengthwise in preparation for cooking (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | crop, |
| definition | : | cut short (verb.contact) |
33. refuse to acknowledge (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | do by, handle, treat, |
| definition | : | interact in a certain way (verb.social) |
34. make out and issue (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | write, |
| definition | : | communicate or express by writing (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | check, |
| definition | : | write out a check on a bank account (verb.communication) |
35. penetrate injuriously (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | penetrate, perforate, |
| definition | : | pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance (verb.contact) |
36. fell by sawing; hew (verb.contact)
37. reap or harvest (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | glean, harvest, reap, |
| definition | : | gather, as of natural products (verb.contact) |
38. hit (a ball) with a spin so that it turns in the opposite direction (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | hit, |
| definition | : | deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument (verb.contact) |
| domain category | : | athletics, sport, |
| definition | : | an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition (noun.act) |
39. cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | flip, switch, throw, |
| definition | : | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | kill, |
| definition | : | cause to cease operating (verb.change) |
40. separate with or as if with an instrument (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | manicure, |
| definition | : | trim carefully and neatly (verb.body) |
| hyponym | : | scissor, |
| definition | : | cut with or as if with scissors (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | plane, shave, |
| definition | : | cut or remove with or as if with a plane (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | slice, slice up, |
| definition | : | cut into slices (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | pink, |
| definition | : | cut in a zigzag pattern with pinking shears, in sewing (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | jag, |
| definition | : | cut teeth into; make a jagged cutting edge (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | carve, cut up, |
| definition | : | cut to pieces (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | carve, |
| definition | : | form by carving (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | carve, chip at, |
| definition | : | engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | cube, dice, |
| definition | : | cut into cubes (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | julienne, |
| definition | : | cut into long thin strips (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | chop, hack, |
| definition | : | cut with a hacking tool (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | undercut, |
| definition | : | cut obliquely into (a tree) below the main cut and on the side toward which the tree will fall (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | hack, |
| definition | : | cut away (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | chop, chop up, |
| definition | : | cut into pieces (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | chip, nick, |
| definition | : | cut a nick into (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | nick, snick, |
| definition | : | cut slightly, with a razor (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | pare, trim, |
| definition | : | remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | circumcise, |
| definition | : | cut the skin over the clitoris (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | indent, |
| definition | : | cut or tear along an irregular line so that the parts can later be matched for authentication (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | mortice, mortise, |
| definition | : | cut a hole for a tenon in (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | cut down, mow, |
| definition | : | cut with a blade or mower (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | shear, |
| definition | : | cut or cut through with shears (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | gash, slash, |
| definition | : | cut open (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | cut down, slash, |
| definition | : | cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | tap, |
| definition | : | cut a female screw thread with a tap (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | hob, |
| definition | : | cut with a hob (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bore, drill, |
| definition | : | make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | dissect, |
| definition | : | cut open or cut apart (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bisect, |
| definition | : | cut in half or cut in two (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | transect, |
| definition | : | cut across or divide transversely (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | trisect, |
| definition | : | cut in three (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | pare, whittle, |
| definition | : | cut small bits or pare shavings from (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | chatter, |
| definition | : | cut unevenly with a chattering tool (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | cut away, |
| definition | : | remove by cutting off or away (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | tomahawk, |
| definition | : | cut with a tomahawk (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | saber, sabre, |
| definition | : | cut or injure with a saber (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | rebate, |
| definition | : | cut a rebate in (timber or stone) (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | cradle, |
| definition | : | cut grain with a cradle scythe (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | incise, |
| definition | : | make an incision into by carving or cutting (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | trench, |
| definition | : | cut or carve deeply into (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bob, dock, tail, |
| definition | : | remove or shorten the tail of an animal (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | slice, slit, |
| definition | : | make a clean cut through (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | saw, |
| definition | : | cut with a saw (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | discerp, lop, sever, |
| definition | : | cut off from a whole (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | chase, |
| definition | : | cut a groove into (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | bevel, chamfer, |
| definition | : | cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | rip, |
| definition | : | cut (wood) along the grain (verb.contact) |
41. divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | mix, ruffle, shuffle, |
| definition | : | mix so as to make a random order or arrangement (verb.contact) |
42. make an incision or separation (verb.contact)
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | allow incision or separation (verb.contact) |
43. allow incision or separation (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | be, |
| definition | : | have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun) (verb.stative) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | make an incision or separation (verb.contact) |
44. function as a cutting instrument (verb.contact)
45. style and tailor in a certain fashion (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | design, |
| definition | : | create the design for; create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | gore, |
| definition | : | cut into gores (verb.contact) |
| domain category | : | fashion, |
| definition | : | the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior (noun.cognition) |
46. perform or carry out (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | do, execute, perform, |
| definition | : | carry out or perform an action (verb.creation) |
47. form or shape by cutting or incising (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | create, make, |
| definition | : | make or cause to be or to become (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | form by probing, penetrating, or digging (verb.creation) |
48. form by probing, penetrating, or digging (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | create, make, |
| definition | : | make or cause to be or to become (verb.creation) |
| hyponym | : | blast, |
| definition | : | make with or as if with an explosion (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | form or shape by cutting or incising (verb.creation) |
49. create by duplicating data (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | create, make, produce, |
| definition | : | create or manufacture a man-made product (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | record a performance on (a medium) (verb.creation) |
50. record a performance on (a medium) (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | record, tape, |
| definition | : | register electronically (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | burn, cut, |
| definition | : | create by duplicating data (verb.creation) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | make a recording of (verb.creation) |
51. make a recording of (verb.creation)
| hypernym | : | record, tape, |
| definition | : | register electronically (verb.communication) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | record a performance on (a medium) (verb.creation) |
52. stop filming (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | stop, |
| definition | : | cause to stop (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | make an abrupt change of image or sound (verb.motion) |
53. make an abrupt change of image or sound (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | change, shift, switch, |
| definition | : | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another (verb.change) |
| hyponym | : | cut away, |
| definition | : | move quickly to another scene or focus when filming (verb.motion) |
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | stop filming (verb.motion) |
54. pass through or across (verb.motion)
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | pass directly and often in haste (verb.motion) |
55. pass directly and often in haste (verb.motion)
| verb group | : | cut, |
| definition | : | pass through or across (verb.motion) |
56. turn sharply; change direction abruptly (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | turn, |
| definition | : | change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | peel off, |
| definition | : | leave a formation (verb.motion) |
| hyponym | : | yaw, |
| definition | : | swerve off course momentarily (verb.motion) |
57. move (one's fist) (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | move, |
| definition | : | move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion (verb.motion) |
58. give the appearance or impression of (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | appear, look, seem, |
| definition | : | give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect (verb.perception) |
59. discharge from a group (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | discharge, free, |
| definition | : | free from obligations or duties (verb.social) |
60. be able to manage or manage successfully (verb.social)
61. intentionally fail to attend (verb.stative)
| hypernym | : | miss, |
| definition | : | fail to attend an event or activity (verb.stative) |
62. with parts removed (adj.all)
| similar | : | abridged, |
| definition | : | (used of texts) shortened by condensing or rewriting (adj.all) |
63. separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument (adj.all)
| similar | : | cut up, |
| definition | : | cut into pieces (adj.all) |
| similar | : | incised, |
| definition | : | cut into with a sharp instrument (adj.all) |
| similar | : | perforated, |
| definition | : | having a number or series of holes (adj.all) |
| similar | : | split, |
| definition | : | (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain (adj.all) |
64. fashioned or shaped by cutting (adj.all)
| similar | : | cut out, |
| definition | : | having been cut out (adj.all) |
| similar | : | hand-hewn, hewn, |
| definition | : | cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel (adj.all) |
| similar | : | sheared, |
| definition | : | (used especially of fur or wool) shaped or finished by cutting or trimming to a uniform length (adj.all) |
| similar | : | slashed, |
| definition | : | having long and narrow ornamental cuts showing an underlying fabric (adj.all) |
65. mixed with water (adj.all)
| similar | : | dilute, diluted, |
| definition | : | reduced in strength or concentration or quality or purity (adj.all) |
66. (used of rates or prices) reduced usually sharply (adj.all)
| similar | : | decreased, reduced, |
| definition | : | made less in size or amount or degree (adj.all) |
67. (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine (adj.all)
| similar | : | new-mown, |
| definition | : | newly mown (adj.all) |
| domain category | : | botany, flora, vegetation, |
| definition | : | all the plant life in a particular region or period (noun.group) |
68. (of a male animal) having the testicles removed (adj.all)
| similar | : | castrated, unsexed, |
| definition | : | deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes (adj.all) |
69. made neat and tidy by trimming (adj.all)
| similar | : | clipped, |
| definition | : | cut or trimmed by clipping (adj.all) |
70. the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends (noun.act)
| derivation | : | cut, |
| definition | : | form or shape by cutting or incising (verb.creation) |
71. the act of cutting something into parts (noun.act)
| derivation | : | cut, |
| definition | : | separate with or as if with an instrument (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | cut, cut, |
| definition | : | make an incision or separation (verb.contact) |
72. the division of a deck of cards before dealing (noun.act)
| derivation | : | cut, |
| definition | : | divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult (verb.contact) |
73. (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball (noun.act)
| derivation | : | undercut, |
| definition | : | strike (the ball) in golf, tennis, or hockey obliquely downward so as to give a backspin or elevation to the shot (verb.contact) |
74. a refusal to recognize someone you know (noun.act)
75. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | cancel, delete, |
| definition | : | remove or make invisible (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | excise, expunge, scratch, strike, |
| definition | : | remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line (verb.contact) |
76. a remark capable of wounding mentally (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | sting, |
| definition | : | cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging (verb.emotion) |
77. a wound made by cutting (noun.state)
| derivation | : | gash, slash, |
| definition | : | cut open (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | cut down, slash, |
| definition | : | cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | slice, slit, |
| definition | : | make a clean cut through (verb.contact) |
78. cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses) (verb.body)
| derivation | : | gelding, |
| definition | : | castrated male horse (noun.animal) |
79. cut and assemble the components of (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cutting, film editing, |
| definition | : | the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film (noun.act) |
80. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture (verb.change)
| derivation | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cutting, thinning, |
| definition | : | the act of diluting something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | a diluted solution (noun.substance) |
81. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb.change)
| antonym | : | dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate, |
| definition | : | add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | contraction, |
| definition | : | the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | shortener, |
| definition | : | any agent that shortens (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | abbreviator, abridger, |
| definition | : | one who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work (noun.person) |
82. cease, stop (verb.change)
83. cut down on; make a reduction in (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cutback, |
| definition | : | a reduction in quantity or rate (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | clipping, trim, trimming, |
| definition | : | cutting down to the desired size or shape (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | reductive, |
| definition | : | characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment (adj.all) |
84. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things (verb.change)
| also | : | cut out, |
| definition | : | delete or remove (verb.change) |
85. refuse to acknowledge (verb.communication)
86. cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | switch on, turn on, |
| definition | : | cause to operate by flipping a switch (verb.contact) |
87. separate with or as if with an instrument (verb.contact)
| also | : | carve, cut up, |
| definition | : | cut to pieces (verb.contact) |
| also | : | cut out, scratch out, |
| definition | : | strike or cancel by or as if by rubbing or crossing out (verb.contact) |
| also | : | cut away, |
| definition | : | remove by cutting off or away (verb.contact) |
| also | : | cut out, |
| definition | : | form and create by cutting out (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the act of cutting something into parts (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cutter, |
| definition | : | someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments) (noun.person) |
88. divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the division of a deck of cards before dealing (noun.act) |
89. make an incision or separation (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the act of cutting something into parts (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge (noun.act) |
90. style and tailor in a certain fashion (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | sartor, seamster, tailor, |
| definition | : | a person whose occupation is making and altering garments (noun.person) |
91. form or shape by cutting or incising (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, cutting off, |
| definition | : | the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | carving, cutting, |
| definition | : | removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape (noun.act) |
92. make an abrupt change of image or sound (verb.motion)
| also | : | cut to, |
| definition | : | move to another scene when filming (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | cutting, film editing, |
| definition | : | the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film (noun.act) |
93. turn sharply; change direction abruptly (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | bend, curve, |
| definition | : | curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | swerve, yaw, |
| definition | : | an erratic deflection from an intended course (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | course, trend, |
| definition | : | general line of orientation (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | curve, curved shape, |
| definition | : | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes (noun.shape) |
94. intentionally fail to attend (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | omission, skip, |
| definition | : | a mistake resulting from neglect (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | skipper, |
| definition | : | a student who fails to attend classes (noun.person) |
95. separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument (adj.all)
| antonym | : | uncut, |
| definition | : | not cut (adj.all) |
96. (of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit (adj.all)
| antonym | : | uncut, |
| definition | : | (of pages of a book) having adjacent leaves still joined at the fore edge (adj.all) |
97. fashioned or shaped by cutting (adj.all)
| antonym | : | rough, uncut, |
| definition | : | not shaped by cutting or trimming (adj.all) |
98. (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine (adj.all)
| antonym | : | uncut, unmown, |
| definition | : | (used of grass or vegetation) not cut down with a hand implement or machine (adj.all) |
99. made neat and tidy by trimming (adj.all)
100. the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends (noun.act)
| derivation | : | cut, |
| definition | : | form or shape by cutting or incising (verb.creation) |
101. the act of cutting something into parts (noun.act)
| derivation | : | cut, |
| definition | : | separate with or as if with an instrument (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | cut, cut, |
| definition | : | make an incision or separation (verb.contact) |
102. the division of a deck of cards before dealing (noun.act)
| derivation | : | cut, |
| definition | : | divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult (verb.contact) |
103. (sports) a stroke that puts reverse spin on the ball (noun.act)
| derivation | : | undercut, |
| definition | : | strike (the ball) in golf, tennis, or hockey obliquely downward so as to give a backspin or elevation to the shot (verb.contact) |
104. a refusal to recognize someone you know (noun.act)
105. the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | cancel, delete, |
| definition | : | remove or make invisible (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | excise, expunge, scratch, strike, |
| definition | : | remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line (verb.contact) |
106. a remark capable of wounding mentally (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | sting, |
| definition | : | cause an emotional pain, as if by stinging (verb.emotion) |
107. a wound made by cutting (noun.state)
| derivation | : | gash, slash, |
| definition | : | cut open (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | cut down, slash, |
| definition | : | cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | slice, slit, |
| definition | : | make a clean cut through (verb.contact) |
108. cut off the testicles (of male animals such as horses) (verb.body)
| derivation | : | gelding, |
| definition | : | castrated male horse (noun.animal) |
109. cut and assemble the components of (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cutting, film editing, |
| definition | : | the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film (noun.act) |
110. lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture (verb.change)
| derivation | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cutting, thinning, |
| definition | : | the act of diluting something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | dilution, |
| definition | : | a diluted solution (noun.substance) |
111. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb.change)
| antonym | : | dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, exposit, expound, flesh out, lucubrate, |
| definition | : | add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing (verb.communication) |
| derivation | : | contraction, |
| definition | : | the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | shortener, |
| definition | : | any agent that shortens (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | abbreviator, abridger, |
| definition | : | one who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work (noun.person) |
112. cease, stop (verb.change)
113. cut down on; make a reduction in (verb.change)
| derivation | : | cutback, |
| definition | : | a reduction in quantity or rate (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | clipping, trim, trimming, |
| definition | : | cutting down to the desired size or shape (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | reductive, |
| definition | : | characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment (adj.all) |
114. weed out unwanted or unnecessary things (verb.change)
| also | : | cut out, |
| definition | : | delete or remove (verb.change) |
115. refuse to acknowledge (verb.communication)
116. cause to stop operating by disengaging a switch (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | switch on, turn on, |
| definition | : | cause to operate by flipping a switch (verb.contact) |
117. separate with or as if with an instrument (verb.contact)
| also | : | carve, cut up, |
| definition | : | cut to pieces (verb.contact) |
| also | : | cut out, scratch out, |
| definition | : | strike or cancel by or as if by rubbing or crossing out (verb.contact) |
| also | : | cut away, |
| definition | : | remove by cutting off or away (verb.contact) |
| also | : | cut out, |
| definition | : | form and create by cutting out (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the act of cutting something into parts (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cutter, |
| definition | : | someone whose work is cutting (as e.g. cutting cloth for garments) (noun.person) |
118. divide a deck of cards at random into two parts to make selection difficult (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the division of a deck of cards before dealing (noun.act) |
119. make an incision or separation (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the act of cutting something into parts (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, |
| definition | : | the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge (noun.act) |
120. style and tailor in a certain fashion (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | sartor, seamster, tailor, |
| definition | : | a person whose occupation is making and altering garments (noun.person) |
121. form or shape by cutting or incising (verb.creation)
| derivation | : | cut, cutting, cutting off, |
| definition | : | the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | carving, cutting, |
| definition | : | removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape (noun.act) |
122. make an abrupt change of image or sound (verb.motion)
| also | : | cut to, |
| definition | : | move to another scene when filming (verb.motion) |
| derivation | : | cutting, film editing, |
| definition | : | the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film (noun.act) |
123. turn sharply; change direction abruptly (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | bend, curve, |
| definition | : | curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | swerve, yaw, |
| definition | : | an erratic deflection from an intended course (noun.event) |
| derivation | : | course, trend, |
| definition | : | general line of orientation (noun.location) |
| derivation | : | curve, curved shape, |
| definition | : | the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes (noun.shape) |
124. intentionally fail to attend (verb.stative)
| derivation | : | omission, skip, |
| definition | : | a mistake resulting from neglect (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | skipper, |
| definition | : | a student who fails to attend classes (noun.person) |
125. separated into parts or laid open or penetrated with a sharp edge or instrument (adj.all)
| antonym | : | uncut, |
| definition | : | not cut (adj.all) |
126. (of pages of a book) having the folds of the leaves trimmed or slit (adj.all)
| antonym | : | uncut, |
| definition | : | (of pages of a book) having adjacent leaves still joined at the fore edge (adj.all) |
127. fashioned or shaped by cutting (adj.all)
| antonym | : | rough, uncut, |
| definition | : | not shaped by cutting or trimming (adj.all) |
128. (used of grass or vegetation) cut down with a hand implement or machine (adj.all)
| antonym | : | uncut, unmown, |
| definition | : | (used of grass or vegetation) not cut down with a hand implement or machine (adj.all) |
129. made neat and tidy by trimming (adj.all)
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