Hold and Retrench

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Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Retrench and hold are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retrench" instead a verb "Hold".

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Retrench verb - Tighten one's belt; use resources carefully.

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Hold and retrench are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Retrench".

Nearby Words: retrenchment, retrenching

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