4
sculpt(verb, cut, influence, weaken, divide)
4
snip(cut, crack, divide, curtail, sever)
4
sunder(verb, drop, cut, kill, divide)
3
axe(verb, cut)
3
block out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, form, cut)
3
bring down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drop, cut)
3
build(verb, form, produce, create, influence)
3
crack(noun, verb, cut, split, divide)
3
create(verb, form, make, produce, influence)
3
fissure
3
knead(verb, form, produce, create, influence)
3
lop(verb, cut, top, kill, divide)
3
mold(verb, form, cut, produce, create)
3
mow down(expression, drop, cut, kill, divide)
3
prostrate(verb, drop, kill, shoot, slaughter)
3
pull down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drop, kill)
3
set
3
shear(cut, crack, divide, curtail, sever)
3
slit(cut, divide, curtail, slice, sever)
3
stamp(verb, form, produce, create, influence)
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