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pare Synonyms

Another word for pare

Choosing another word for pare depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To reduce something in size, extent, or quantity in a series of small, gradual steps (often followed by 'down' or 'back').

Usage Example

"The committee decided to reduce down the departmental budget to cover unexpected operational costs."

Strongest
reduce
cut back
Strong
curtail
slash
prune
diminish
whittle

• verb (Context 2)

To trim or cut off the outer skin, rind, or edges of something using a sharp blade.

Usage Example

"The chef used a small knife to peel the apples before slicing them for the tart."

Strongest
peel
trim
Strong
skin
shave
clip

Opposites of pare

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

increase
expand
augment
inflate
See all opposites of pare

• Nearby Words

pardon
pardonable
pardonably
pare
paren
parent
parentage

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