AMPUTATING Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word amputating. (close relations)
Definition of AMPUTATING
Best Alternative Words for AMPUTATING
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cutting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • the act of cutting something into parts • a piece cut off from the main part of something • an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine • removing parts from hard material to create a desired pattern or shape • the division of a deck of cards before dealing • the act of penetrating or opening open with a sharp edge • the act of diluting something • the act of shortening something by chopping off the ends adjective satellite • (of speech) harsh or hurtful in tone or character • unpleasantly cold and damp • painful as if caused by a sharp instrument | ||||||||
severing | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of severing | ||||||||
dissecting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • cut open or cut apart • make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features | ||||||||
excising | verbv | |||||||
noun • a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate) verb • remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line • levy an excise tax on • remove by cutting | ||||||||
removing | verbv | |||||||
noun • degree of figurative distance or separation verb • remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract • remove from a position or an office • dispose of • cause to leave • shift the position or location of, as for business, legal, educational, or military purposes • stay away or leave • kill intentionally and with premeditation • get rid of something abstract | ||||||||
cut off | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • detached by cutting verb • make a break in • cease, stop • remove by or as if by cutting • cut off and stop • break a small piece off from • remove surgically |