winnow - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of separating grain from chaff

Synonyms

• sifting
• winnow
• winnowing

More generic

• separation

Verb

blow away or off with a current of air

Synonyms

• fan
• winnow

More generic

• remove
• take
• take away
• withdraw

Verb

select desirable parts from a group or list

Synonyms

• cull out
• winnow

More generic

• choose
• pick out
• select
• take

Verb

separate the chaff from grain by using air currents

Synonyms

• winnow

More generic

• sieve
• sift
• strain

Verb

blow on

Synonyms

• winnow

More generic

• fan

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