excise Synonyms
Another word for excise
• verb (Context 1)
To remove a section or passage from a text or piece of music completely.
"The editor asked the author to delete two redundant chapters from the manuscript before publication."
• noun (Context 2)
A tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licenses granted for certain activities.
"The government raised the duty on tobacco and alcohol to discourage consumption and fund public health programs."
• verb (Context 3)
To cut out an organ, tumor, or other tissue surgically from the body.
"The surgeon was able to cleanly resect the benign growth during the outpatient procedure."
• verb (Context 4)
To charge an excise tax on goods or commodities.
"Imported luxury spirits were heavily excised at the port of entry."
Opposites of excise
The opposite of excise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: