Synonyms for pare

Verb

1. pare, pare down, decrease, lessen, minify

usage: decrease gradually or bit by bit

2. whittle, pare, cut

usage: cut small bits or pare shavings from; "whittle a piece of wood"

3. skin, peel, pare, strip

usage: strip the skin off; "pare apples"

4. pare, trim, cut

usage: remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; "pare one's fingernails"; "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber"