retrench vs economize
economize vs retrenchretrench and economize both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| retrench | No | No | Yes | No |
| economize | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
economize is a hypernym of
retrench; that is, economize is a
word with a broader meaning than retrench:
- retrench: tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
- economize: use cautiously and frugally
| retrench (verb) | economize (verb) |
|---|---|
| make a reduction, as in one's workforce | use cautiously and frugally |
| tighten one's belt; use resources carefully | spend sparingly, avoid the waste of |
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