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amputate Synonyms

Another word for amputate

Choosing another word for amputate depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cut off or remove a limb, digit, or other projecting part of the body by means of a surgical operation.

Usage Example

"The surgical team had no choice but to sever the patient's severely frostbitten toes to prevent further infection."

Strong
sever
cut off
excise
resect
lop off
Weak
dismember

• verb (Context 2)

To cut away, prune, or drastically remove a part of something, such as a branch from a tree or a section from a work.

Usage Example

"The arborist decided to prune the diseased lower limbs of the ancient oak tree before winter arrived."

Strong
prune
lop
truncate
excise
Weak
pare

Opposites of amputate

The opposite of amputate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reattach
append
attach
graft
See all opposites of amputate

• Nearby Words

amply
ampoule
ampule
amputate
amputation
amsonia
amstel

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Amputate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/amputate
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