<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>Pared, paring: to cut off the outer coating, layer, or part of.</li><li>To remove (an outer coating, layer, or part) by cutting (often followed by off or away).</li><li>To reduce or remove by or as by cutting; diminish or decrease gradually (often followed by down): to pare down one's expenses.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Lessen</li><li>Shave</li><li>Clip</li></ul><p><strong>Antonyms</strong></p><ul><li>Increase</li></ul>