Delete and Prune

Delete

Delete verb - To show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it.

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

Nearby Words: deletion, deleted, deleting, deleter

Prune

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

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

Nearby Words: pruned, pruning

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