Synonyms of mow

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noun

ˈmau̇ 

as in frown

a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval

her mow suggested that she wasn't looking forward to a long evening of political speeches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frown
• scowl
• grimace
• mouth
• look
• lower
• pout
• face
• stare
• smirk
• growl
• wince
• moue
• snarl
• mug
• flinch
• sneer
• snoot
• glare
• glower
• scoff
• squinch
• simper
• rictus

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smile
• laugh
• grin

mow

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verb

ˈmō 

1

as in to cut

to shorten the standing leafy plant cover of

you really should mow the lawn before it gets much higher

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cut
• shave
• trim
• prune
• lop
• crop
• cut back
• pare
• curtail
• dock
• hack
• nip
• clip
• snip
• bob
• shear
• manicure

2

as in to fell

to bring down by cutting

an afternoon spent mowing hay

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fell
• cut (down)
• demolish
• chop (down)
• hew
• flatten
• tear down
• bulldoze
• raze
• level

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mow

Verb

Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026

Raise mowing height during dry spells to promote deeper roots and conserve soil moisture. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

These plants will start to look indistinguishable from your regular turf when they are mowed. — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026

Determine the proper height for your lawn type; grasses are mowed at different heights. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Phrases Containing mow

• mow (down)