criminate

/krɪˈmeɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or eliminate something, especially by cutting or pruning

“The gardener will have to criminate the dead branches to allow new growth.”

2. noun

the act of removing or eliminating something

“The process of crimination is necessary for the health of the plant.”

Synonyms

  • cut
  • eliminate
  • prune
  • remove

Antonyms

  • consolidate
  • maintain
  • preserve
  • retain