Abscising

Synonyms of abscising

• detaching
• cutting off
• severing

Antonyms of abscising

• joining
• connecting
• attaching

Collocations of abscising

leaves

Frequency: 80 %

The tree is abscising its leaves in preparation for winter.

fruit

Frequency: 70 %

The apple tree abscised its fruit early due to disease.

branches

Frequency: 60 %

The tree abscised several branches during the storm.

flowers

Frequency: 50 %

The plant abscised its flowers after the pollination season.

cones

Frequency: 40 %

The pine tree abscised its cones to disperse seeds.

Idiomatic Expressions for abscising

• Phrase: severing connections
  Meaning: to break or cut off ties or relationships with someone or something
  Usage: The company was severing connections with its unreliable suppliers.