Cut down and Retrench

Cut down

Cut down verb - To bring down by cutting.
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Synonyms for Cut down

Retrench is a synonym for cut down in curb topic. In some cases you can use "Retrench" instead a verb "Cut down".

Retrench

Retrench verb - Make a reduction, as in one's workforce.
Usage example: The company had to retrench

Cut down is a synonym for retrench in reduce topic. You can use "Cut down" instead a verb "Retrench", if it concerns topics such as save, curb.

Nearby Words: retrenchment, retrenching
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