151. AMPUTATE Meaning - to cut off somebody's arm, leg or finger in a medical operation. Synonyms - cut away, cut off, dismember, separate, sever, truncate. Antonyms - join, add, put-in, fix. Usage - They are going to have to amputate his left leg. 152. AMPLIFY Meaning - increase in size or effect. Synonyms - augment, beef up, boost , strengthen, magnify, increase. Antonyms - compress, condense, curtail, lessen, reduce. Usage ...more»