Synonyms of cutting out

Noun


1. ablation, extirpation, cutting out, excision, operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process

usage: surgical removal of a body part or tissue

Verb


1. cut out, extinguish, eliminate, get rid of, do away with

usage: delete or remove; "Cut out the extra text"; "cut out the newspaper article"

2. cut out, shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge

usage: form and create by cutting out; "Picasso cut out a guitar from a piece of paper"

3. cut off, cut out, intercept, stop

usage: cut off and stop; "The bicyclist was cut out by the van"

4. scratch out, cut out, erase, rub out, score out, efface, wipe off

usage: strike or cancel by or as if by rubbing or crossing out; "scratch out my name on that list"

5. cut down, cut out, check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back

usage: intercept (a player)

6. cut out, end, stop, finish, terminate, cease

usage: cease operating; "The pump suddenly cut out"

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