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economize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of economize

to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
  • in tough times people learn how to economize
Synonyms of economize

pinch, save, scrimp, skimp, spare
Words Related to economize

conserve, husband, maintain, manage, preserve

scrape

cut back, cut down, retrench

hoard, lay up
Phrases Synonymous with economize

pinch pennies
Near Antonyms of economize

blow, dissipate, fritter (away), lavish, misspend, run through, spend, squander, throw away

splurge
Antonyms of economize

waste

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