Ax and Prune

Ax

Ax verb - To let go from office, service, or employment.

Prune and ax are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prune" instead a verb "Ax".

Prune

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

Ax and prune are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ax" instead a verb "Prune".

Nearby Words: pruned, pruning
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