Synonyms for

Nicked

Verb / nɪkt / Another word for nicked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cut or damage slightly with a sharp object.

Synonyms & similar words

nick snick chip cut snick clip trim shave sharpen graft gash incise score scratch scrape slit notch chip hack chop slice carve puncture

Example sentences

  1. He nicked his finger with the scissors.
  2. She nicked the edge of the table while moving it.
  3. He nicked the tree bark with his knife to mark his path.
  4. The razor blade nicked his cheek while he was shaving.
  5. She nicked the paint on the car while trying to park it.

Quotes

  • He who is afraid of a thing gives it power over him. - Moorish proverb
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think. - Socrates

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