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machete Synonyms

Another word for machete

Choosing another word for machete depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large, heavy knife with a broad blade, typically used as an agricultural implement for cutting through dense undergrowth, sugar cane, or as a weapon.

Usage Example

"The guide used a sharp bushwhacker to clear a trail through the thick jungle vines."

Strongest
bushwhacker
panga
Strong
bolo
parang
cutlass
cane knife
Weak
billhook

• verb (Context 2)

To cut, slash, or clear a path using a large, broad-bladed knife.

Usage Example

"The researchers macheted their way through the thick bamboo forest to reach the hidden river."

Strong
hack
slash
bushwhack
chop
hew
Weak
whack

• Nearby Words

macchiato
mace
mach
machete
machine
machine gun
machine-gun

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