Synonyms for

Slit

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

Definition

to make a long, narrow cut or opening in something

Synonyms & similar words

puss snatch dent incision scratch prick pussy cunt slice twat cut slice gash incision nick notch opening rip slash slot tear vent hole split chink crack fissure aperture cleft crevice

Synonyms by register

Formal

aperture opening fissure rent

Informal

rip tear gash nick

Literary

cleft breach chink

Antonyms

close block seal shut fill obstruct

Common collocations

  • slit throat
  • slit eyes
  • slit skirt
  • slit trench
  • slit window
  • slit palm
  • slit paper

Word family

noun slit
verb slit

Usage note

As a noun, 'slit' often refers to a narrow, elongated opening. As a verb, it means to cut with a long, narrow cut.

Example sentences

  1. He slit the envelope open with a knife.
  2. She slit the fabric to make it fit better.
  3. The cat slit its eyes in the bright sunlight.
  4. The robber slit the bag open to take the money.
  5. He slit the straw to make a flute.

Quotes

  • "A slit in a garment is the work of a moment." - Proverb
  • "A cut or a slit in a material is the beginning of a separation of its parts." - Jacques Ellul
  • "A tiny hole in the skin, a slit in the flesh, a cut in the artery, and death follows." - Vera Nazarian

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