Synonyms for incision

Most common

dent · prick · slit · gash · section

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A cut, especially one made by a scalpel or similar medical tool in the context of surgical operation; the scar resulting from such a cut.

Forms

Plural

incisions → gashes, slits, scratches, cuts…

Example sentences

• dent Stopgap measures won't make a dent in drug addiction.
• prick I now have the ability to be a pretentious prick.
• slit An argument ensued and he slit her throat.
• gash Ziri only suffered a large gash to the head.
• section Could you explain the last section more precisely?

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

cut¹

4 letters

nick¹, dent¹, slit¹, gash¹

5 letters

score¹, notch¹, prick¹, slash¹

7 letters

section², scratch¹

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (section² = 2 syllables).

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