Epilate is a term that refers to the removal of body hair from its roots. It involves pulling out hair by the root, rather than cutting it off at the surface. Many synonyms for epilate exist that can be used depending on the context and the cultural background. Some common synonyms for epilate include depilate, cream, wax, pull out, tweeze, pluck, shave, strip, and rip. Each of these terms describes a slightly different method of hair removal, but they all share the same basic principle of removing hair from the root to ensure that it does not grow back quickly. The choice of word used will depend on the individual's personal preferences and the type of hair they are dealing with.