| deflate(verb, cut, check, reduce, diminish) |
| depreciate(verb, cut, check, reduce, diminish) |
| excise(verb, separate, nonaddition subtraction) |
| excoriate(verb, trim, strip, scrape, peel) |
| incise(verb, separate) |
| scalp(verb, trim, strip, skin, scrape) |
| Whittle |
| abrade(verb, trim, strip, scrape, scuff) |
| cheapen(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower) |
| chisel |
| condense(verb, cut, diminish, decrease, review) |
| cut away(verb, phrasal verb, nonaddition subtraction) |
| cut out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, condense) |
| deduct(verb, reduce, lower, decrease, subtract) |
| devaluate(verb, cut, check, reduce, decrease) |
| discount(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, lower) |
| downgrade(verb, cut, check, reduce, diminish) |
| hack |
| hew(verb, cut, diminish, shape, fashion) |
| mark down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cut, check) |