retrenchment Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- prodigality
- prodigality
- squandering
- lavishness
- diseconomy
- lavishness
- squandering
- diseconomy
- improvidence
- improvidence
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No Weak antonyms found.
Meaning of retrenchment
retrenchment (n)
entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
retrenchment (n.)
The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing.
A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.
retrenchment Sentence Examples
- The company announced a retrenchment of 5% of its workforce due to declining profits.
- Retrenchment was a necessary measure to reduce operating costs and improve the company's financial health.
- The affected employees were given ample notice and severance packages to help them transition.
- The government implemented retrenchment programs to assist displaced workers in finding new employment.
- The factory experienced a significant retrenchment after the industry downturn.
- The retrenchment caused widespread anxiety and uncertainty among the workforce.
- The union negotiated a generous severance package for members impacted by the retrenchment.
- Retrenchment can have devastating consequences for families and communities.
- The retrenchment led to a loss of valuable experience and expertise for the organization.
- Retrenchment is often seen as a last resort when other cost-cutting measures have failed.
FAQs About the word retrenchment
entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense, the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stableThe a
belt-tightening, miserliness, discretion, prudence, conservation, saving,stinginess, niggardliness, moderation, economy
extravagance,wastefulness, wastefulness, extravagance, prodigality, prodigality, squandering, lavishness, diseconomy, lavishness
The company announced a retrenchment of 5% of its workforce due to declining profits.
Retrenchment was a necessary measure to reduce operating costs and improve the company's financial health.
The affected employees were given ample notice and severance packages to help them transition.
The government implemented retrenchment programs to assist displaced workers in finding new employment.
