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scissors Synonyms

Another word for scissors

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• noun (Context 1)

A hand-operated cutting instrument consisting of two pivoted blades that slide against each other, typically used for cutting paper, cloth, or hair.

Usage Example

"She used a sharp pair of shears to cut the wrapping paper cleanly."

Strong
shears
snips
Weak
clippers

• Nearby Words

scincoid
scindapsus
scioto
scissors
scissortail
scissortail rasbora
sconce

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scissors. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scissors
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