Amputate and Shorten

Amputate

Amputate verb - Remove surgically.
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Synonyms for Amputate

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

Nearby Words: amputation, amputee, amputating

Shorten

Shorten verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Amputate and shorten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Amputate" instead a verb "Shorten".

Nearby Words: short, shortly, shortness, shortening

Common collocations

arm amputate arm shorten arm
limbs amputate limbs shorten limbs
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