retrench

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(re-trench) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to reduce expenses or to cut back.

Example Sentence

The company was forced to retrench because of the slowing economy.

More Example Sentences

They need to retrench to save money.

Synonyms

cut back; reduce; decrease

Antonyms

expand; increase; enhance

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Rhymes

  • bench
  • blench
  • clench
  • drench
  • french
  • hench
  • jentsch
  • lentsch
  • mench
  • quench
  • rench
  • rentsch
  • stench
  • tench
  • trench
  • wench
  • wrench

  • entrench
  • retrench
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