Largess and Pinching

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Largess noun - The quality or state of being generous.

Usage example: the philanthropist was known for his largess to all of the city's cultural institutions

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Pinching is an antonym for largess.

Nearby Word: largesse

Pinching noun - The quality or practice of being overly sparing with money.

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Largess is an antonym for pinching.

Nearby Words: pinch, pinched

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