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SPLINTERING Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word splintering. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word splintering. (close relations)
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sliver
nounn
noun

• a small thin sharp bit of wood or glass or metal

• a thin fragment or slice (especially of wood) that has been shaved from something

verb

• divide into slivers or splinters

• break up into splinters or slivers

• form into slivers

secede
verbv
verb

• withdraw from an organization or communion

break away
verbv
verb

• move away or escape suddenly

• break off (a piece from a whole)

• interrupt a continued activity

• withdraw from an organization or communion

• flee; take to one's heels; cut and run

Best Hypernyms For SPLINTERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for splintering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (14)
separate split bit break chip dissever divide flake fleck fragment fragmentise fragmentize part scrap
Phrases (3)
break upsplit upcarve up

Alternatives for SLIVER

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