Slit and Sever

Slit

Slit verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).
Usage example: I slit my finger open while cleaning up the broken glass
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Synonyms for Slit

Sever is a synonym for slit in assemble topic. In some cases you can use "Sever" instead a verb "Slit", when it comes to topics like cut open.

Nearby Words: slice, slitting

Sever

Sever verb - To set or force apart.

Slit is a synonym for sever in cut topic. You can use "Slit" instead a verb "Sever", if it concerns topics such as assemble.

Nearby Words: severity, severance, severing

Common collocations

tongue slit tongue sever tongue
couple slit couple sever couple
artery slit artery sever artery
arms slit arms sever arms
Other words: wings.
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