MINCES Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word minces. (close relations)
Definition of MINCES
Best Alternative Words for MINCES
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| chops | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide) • a small cut of meat including part of a rib • a jaw • a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball • a grounder that bounces high in the air verb • cut into pieces with repeated blows • move suddenly • form or shape by chopping • strike sharply, as in some sports • cut with a hacking tool • hit sharply | ||||||||
| dices | verbv | |||||||
noun • a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers verb • cut into cubes • play dice | ||||||||
| grinds | verbv | |||||||
noun • an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious • the grade of particle fineness to which a substance is ground • hard monotonous routine work • the act of grinding to a powder or dust verb • press or grind with a crushing noise • make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together • work hard • dance by rotating the pelvis in an erotically suggestive way, often while in contact with one's partner such that the dancers' legs are interlaced • reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading • created by grinding • shape or form by grinding | ||||||||
| pulverizes | verbv | |||||||
verb • make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust • destroy completely • become powder or dust | ||||||||
| shreds | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a tiny or scarcely detectable amount • a small piece of cloth verb • tear into shreds | ||||||||
| slices | nounn | |||||||
noun • a share of something • a serving that has been cut from a larger portion • a wound made by cutting • a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer • a thin flat piece cut off of some object • a spatula for spreading paint or ink verb • make a clean cut through • hit a ball and put a spin on it so that it travels in a different direction • cut into slices • hit a ball so that it causes a backspin | ||||||||
| extenuate | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of | ||||||||
| palliate | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||||
| weaken | verbv | |||||||
verb • lessen the strength of • become weaker • destroy property or hinder normal operations • reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
| moderate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||||
| soften | verbv | |||||||
verb • make (images or sounds) soft or softer • lessen in force or effect • give in, as to influence or pressure • protect from impact • make less severe or harsh • make soft or softer • become soft or softer | ||||||||
