Synonyms of incise

incise

verb

1

as in to etch

to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface

incised a pattern into the copper plate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• etch
• inscribe
• engrave
• carve
• grave
• trace
• sculpt
• chisel
• sculpture
• insculp
• affix
• indent
• notch
• groove
• chase
• impress
• score

2

as in to slit

to penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife)

incised the tree with a sharp ax to get the sap flowing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slit
• slice
• rip
• slash
• cut
• pierce
• stab
• bruise
• shear
• gash
• split
• chop
• carve
• sever
• cleave
• tear
• dissect
• crosscut
• lacerate
• chisel
• rend
• butcher
• chip
• hack
• mangle
• rive
• saw
• section
• haggle
• hacksaw
• scissor
• dice
• mince
• amputate
• notch
• anatomize
• cut off