CURTAILMENTS Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word curtailments. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CURTAILMENTS
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savings | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fund of money put by as a reserve | ||||||||
abbreviations | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a shortened form of a word or phrase • shortening something by omitting parts of it | ||||||||
constraints | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being physically constrained • a device that retards something's motion • the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others | ||||||||
curbs | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter) • a stock exchange in New York, previously known as the New York Curb Exchange • a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap to check the horse • the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess verb • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • keep to the curb • place restrictions on | ||||||||
cutbacks | nounn | |||||||
noun • a reduction in quantity or rate | ||||||||
economies | nounn | |||||||
noun • the system of production and distribution and consumption • the efficient use of resources • frugality in the expenditure of money or resources • an act of economizing; reduction in cost | ||||||||
limitations | nounn | |||||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • the quality of being limited or restricted • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed • (law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) | ||||||||
reductions | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of decreasing or reducing something • any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent • the act of reducing complexity | ||||||||
restrictions | nounn | |||||||
noun • a principle that limits the extent of something • an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation) • the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) | ||||||||
retrenchments | nounn | |||||||
noun • entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense • the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable | ||||||||
downsizing | nounn | |||||||
noun • the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable | ||||||||
retrenchment | nounn | |||||||
noun • entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense • the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable | ||||||||
suppression | nounn | |||||||
noun • the failure to develop some part or organ • the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation • forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority • (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires |