Synonyms of cutting back

cutting back 1 of 2

noun

as in ungenerosity

Related Words

• ungenerosity
• selfishness
• tightness
• pinching
• cheapness
• economy
• meanness
• saving
• thrift
• stinginess
• miserliness
• parsimony
• conserving
• frugality
• husbandry
• conservation
• economizing
• managing
• providence
• closeness
• skimping
• penuriousness
• scrimping
• scraping
• husbanding

Dissimilar Words

• generosity
• bounty
• liberality
• philanthropy
• unselfishness
• munificence
• largesse
• openhandedness
• charity
• selflessness
• bigheartedness
• beneficence
• kindliness
• kindness
• bountifulness
• openheartedness
• generousness

cutting back

2 of 2

verb

present participle of cut back

1

as in shaving

to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument

we need to cut back the bushes a bit so that the house number is visible from the street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shaving
• cutting
• trimming
• clipping
• lopping (off)
• mowing
• pruning
• cropping
• shearing
• paring
• bobbing
• snipping
• polling
• docking
• nipping
• whittling
• shortening
• pinching
• curtailing
• skiving
• manicuring
• stumping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extending
• lengthening
• elongating

2

as in shortening

to make less in extent or duration

cut back the meeting so everyone could leave early for the long weekend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shortening
• reducing
• summing up
• curtailing
• cutting down
• abridging
• truncating
• docking
• abbreviating
• eliding
• trimming
• syncopating
• subtracting (from)
• decreasing
• summarizing
• compressing
• encapsulating
• digesting
• recapitulating
• abstracting
• modifying
• pruning
• cutting
• epitomizing
• paring
• tapering
• contracting
• slashing
• diminishing
• downsizing
• constricting
• moderating
• lowering
• shrinking
• dwindling
• lessening
• retrenching
• abating
• deflating
• de-escalating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extending
• lengthening
• prolonging
• expanding
• increasing
• supplementing
• enlarging
• adding
• maximizing
• raising
• elongating
• escalating
• blowing up
• augmenting
• boosting
• protracting
• amplifying
• swelling
• pumping up
• heightening
• dilating
• inflating
• ballooning
• aggrandizing
• distending

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cutting back

Verb

The Italian company has seen its US business grow consecutively for the past five years by heavily promoting Aperol and Campari, popularizing the spritz to Americans cutting back on drinking as a lighter alternative to booze-heavy cocktails. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

This is somewhat detrimental to the development of Karen, since cutting back and forth interrupts the flow of her epistolary relationship with Wilson, whose stories morph into intimate letters. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

In drier climates, cutting back on outdoor irrigation makes a noticeable difference too. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

For those not aware, this essential nutrient plays a key role in vision, immune function, and skin health — cutting back on hyperpigmentation, fighting oxidative stress, addressing acne, and even tackling conditions like psoriasis. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

When cutting back on carbs, focus on removing sugars from your diet. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 1 Sep. 2026

Analysis from Bank of America shows that Fed officials already appear to be adapting to Warsh's latest communication style by cutting back on public appearances. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

In practice, that can mean skipping alcohol for a night, taking a longer break or cutting back without going fully sober. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

For most people, this spot isn’t cleaned as often, but for those who do feel the need to add this area into your weekly dusting routine, Hernandez recommends cutting back. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026