cut · slice · reduce · whittle · pare · scrape · blade · lather · smooth · nick · bristle · skim · peel · clip · hack · seconds · time · cream
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Related — trim (Remove unwanted edges); shave (Cut hair close); razor (Blade for removing hair); stubble · beard · cut · slice · reduce · whittle · pare · scrape · blade · lather
hair/beard removal vs growthshave off ≠ grow out Extend through natural development; grow · cultivate · regrow · sprout · nurture
reduction vs addition of quantityshave off ≠ add on Optional extra attachment; add · pile on · increase · build up · append
removal vs attachment of materialshave off ≠ attach Join or connect; add on · build up · affix · apply · coat
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/shave_off