Synonyms of close shave
6 similar words
Another word for close shave is close call. Other synonyms of close shave are close thing, narrow escape, narrow squeak, near shave and near thing.
Synonyms and similar words for close shave
nounA shave that is very short or near the skin.
- close callA situation in which an injury or other undesirable outcome is narrowly avoided.
- close thingSynonym of close call.
- narrow escapeA situation in which some danger or unfortunate circumstance is only just avoided.
- narrow squeakA narrow escape; a close shave.
- near shaveSynonym of close shave.
- near thingA close call, a close shave, a close thing.
Meaning of close shave
- noun A shave that is very short or near the skin.
- noun A near accident or mishap; a dangerous or risky encounter or incident.
Questions about synonyms of close shave
- What is another word for close shave?
- Close shave has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as close call, close thing, narrow escape, narrow squeak, near shave and near thing.
- What does close shave mean?
- Close shave means a shave that is very short or near the skin.
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