Definition of Retrench
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(v. t.) To cut off; to pare away.
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(v. t.) To lessen; to abridge; to curtail; as, to retrench superfluities or expenses.
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(v. t.) To confine; to limit; to restrict.
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(v. t.) To furnish with a retrenchment; as, to retrench bastions.
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(v. i.) To cause or suffer retrenchment; specifically, to cut down living expenses; as, it is more reputable to retrench than to live embarrassed.
Synonyms of Retrench
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Antonyms of Retrench
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Homophones of Retrench
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