Amputate and Shave

Amputate

Amputate verb - Remove surgically.
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Synonyms for Amputate

Shave and amputate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shave" instead a verb "Amputate".

Nearby Words: amputation, amputee, amputating

Shave

Shave verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.

Amputate and shave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amputate" instead a verb "Shave".

Nearby Words: shaved, shaving, shaver, shaven

Common collocations

arm amputate arm shave arm
head amputate head shave head
legs amputate legs shave legs
heads amputate heads shave heads
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