Prune, a verb that means trim or cut, has a plethora of synonyms. Some of the synonyms include clip, snip, trim, shear, crop, pare, neaten, shape, and prune back. Clip refers to cutting small parts in an orderly manner. Snip refers to cutting with small scissors or snippers. Trim refers to shorten something or to remove excess or unwanted parts. Shear refers to cut with scissors or sharp instrument. Crop refers to cut to obtain a specific size or shape. Pare refers to cut away the outer layer of something. Neaten refers to making something tidy or orderly. Shape refers to giving form or outline to something. Prune back refers to cutting off or reducing the size of something.