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retrench vs trim down

trim down vs retrench

retrench and trim down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
retrench No No Yes No
trim down No No Yes No
As verbs, trim down is a hypernym of retrench; that is, trim down is a word with a broader meaning than retrench:
  • retrench: make a reduction, as in one's workforce
  • trim down: cut down on; make a reduction in
Other hypernyms of retrench include bring down, cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back.
retrench (verb) trim down (verb)
make a reduction, as in one's workforce cut down on; make a reduction in
tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
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