Synonyms for trimming

noun

1. Ornamentation

   trapping, accessory, frill, embellishment, border design, embroidered hem, tassel, edging; see also decoration 2, embroidery 1.

2. The act of cutting off excess

   shearing, lopping off, shaving off, making even, cutting away, clipping, snipping, mowing, nipping, cropping, shortening, pruning, paring down; see also reducing.

   Antonyms increasing*, extending, enlarging.

3. *Defeat

   beating, repulse, whipping, thrashing, rebuff, upset, licking, skunking*; see also defeat.

   Antonyms success*, victory, achievement.