retrenches Synonyms & Antonyms
ri-ˈtrench
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Retrenches as a Verb
1
cut down, reduce
2
to cut out : excise
3
to pare away : remove
4
to make retrenchments
5
economize
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third-person singular simple present indicative of retrench
7
To dig or redig a trench where one already exists.
Word Forms & Grammar
re·trenched
re·trench·ing
re·trench·es
retrench
retrenched
retrenches
retrenching
Origin of Retrenches
obsolete French retrencher (now retrancher), from Middle French retrenchier, from re- + trenchier to cut
First Known Use
1587t
Quick Facts About Retrenches
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ri-ˈtrench/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | cut down, reduce |
How Do You Say Retrenches?
Retrenches is pronounced /ri-ˈtrench/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (trench).