"Retrench" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"retrench" Definition
- [intransitive] (formal) (of a business, government, etc.) to spend less money; to reduce costs
- [transitive] retrench somebody (Australian English, New Zealand English, South African English) to tell somebody that they cannot continue working for you
"retrench" Synonyms & Antonyms
"retrench" synonyms:
- reduce,
- decrease,
- cut,
- lessen,
- diminish,
- trim,
- curtail,
- lower,
- prune,
- shrink,
- abridge,
- shorten,
- truncate,
- slash,
- limit,
- pare,
- ax,
- axe,
- minimise
"retrench" antonyms:
- add,
- develop,
- enlarge,
- expand,
- extend,
- fix,
- free,
- grow,
- include,
- increase,
- lengthen,
- raise,
- release,
- strengthen,
- let-go,
- amplify,
- prolong,
- elongate,
- protract