Nip and Rend

Nip

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

Rend and nip are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rend" instead a verb "Nip".

Nearby Words: nipped, nipper, nipping

Rend

Rend verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

Nip and rend are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Nip" instead a verb "Rend".

Nearby Words: render, rending
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