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Synonyms for Pare (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (cut small bits or pare shavings from):
whittle

WordNet sense 2 (strip the skin off):
peel, skin

WordNet sense 3 (remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size):
trim

WordNet sense 4 (decrease gradually or bit by bit):
pare down


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