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Lessen As Expenses Crossword Clue

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99%4Exact Match!
verb

• decrease gradually or bit by bit

• cut small bits or pare shavings from

• remove the skin from

• remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

33%5 To reduce or lessen (e.g., expenses)
noun

• a painful or straitened circumstance

• an injury resulting from getting some body part squeezed

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

• a small sharp bite or snip

• a squeeze with the fingers

• the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• make ridges into by pinching together

• make off with belongings of others

• cut the top off

• irritate as if by a nip, pinch, or tear

19%5Lessen one's standing
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

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