Cut
Cut verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).
Whittle down and cut are semantically related In some cases you can use "Whittle down" instead a verb "Cut".
Whittle down
Whittle down verb - Cut away in small pieces.
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Cut and whittle down are semantically related in cut shorter topic. You can use "Cut" instead a verb "Whittle down".
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- Initially, its only attacking move is Psycho Cut, and if you have a Dark-type that knows False Swipe, you can just whittle down its HP safely, give it sleep or paralysis, and start tossing Poké Balls.
Source: Breather Boss
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