Word Type

Noun

The word "retrenchment" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

nonretrenchment

Derived From

retrench

Context

military

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

economy entrenchment intrenchment saving

Type Of (IsA)

economy entrenchment

Related Terms

agency business curtailment cut back defender defensible defensive enemy fortification government lay off operation reduction workers

Synonym Network

abatement curtailment decrease diminishment

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