Synonyms for shave

Synonyms for (noun) shave

Synonyms: shave, shaving

Definition: the act of removing hair with a razor

Similar words: epilation, depilation

Definition: the act of removing hair (as from an animal skin)


Synonyms for (verb) shave

Synonyms: shave

Definition: remove body hair with a razor

Similar words: groom, neaten

Definition: care for one's external appearance

Usage: He is always well-groomed


Synonyms: shave

Definition: touch the surface of lightly

Usage: His back shaved the counter in passing

Similar words: crease, graze, rake

Definition: scrape gently

Usage: graze the skin


Synonyms: shave, trim

Definition: cut closely

Usage: trim my beard

Similar words: cut

Definition: shorten as if by severing the edges or ends of

Usage: cut my hair


Synonyms: shave

Definition: make shavings of or reduce to shavings

Usage: shave the radish

Similar words: carve, cut up

Definition: cut to pieces

Usage: Father carved the ham


Synonyms: shave, plane

Definition: cut or remove with or as if with a plane

Usage: The machine shaved off fine layers from the piece of wood

Similar words: cut

Definition: separate with or as if with an instrument

Usage: Cut the rope


Synonyms: knock off, shave

Definition: cut the price of

Similar words: cut, cut back, cut down, bring down, trim, trim back, trim down, reduce

Definition: cut down on; make a reduction in

Usage: reduce your daily fat intake; The employer wants to cut back health benefits


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