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scythe Synonyms

Another word for scythe

Choosing another word for scythe depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To sweep or cut through rapidly and forcefully, often destroying what is in the path.

Usage Example

"The freezing wind scythed through the narrow valley, stripping the trees of their remaining leaves."

Strong
sweep
slice
cut
slash
tear
rip

• verb (Context 2)

To cut or mow down with a scythe, typically grass or grain.

Usage Example

"Every summer, they had to mow the overgrown weeds around the abandoned property by hand."

Strongest
mow
Strong
reap
cut down
mow down
cut
harvest

Opposites of scythe

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

sow
plant
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• Nearby Words

scuzziness
scuzzy
scyphozoan
scythe
scythebill
scythelike
sea

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