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English verb: skimp

1. skimp (social) work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially


Synonymsscant


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)work

2. skimp (social) limit in quality or quantity


Synonymsscant


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)restrict

3. skimp (possession) subsist on a meager allowance


SamplesScratch and scrimp.


Synonymsscrimp, stint


Pattern of useSomebody ----s on something


Broader (hypernym)save

4. skimp (possession) supply sparingly and with restricted quantities


SamplesSting with the allowance.


Synonymsscant, stint


Pattern of useSomebody ----s


Broader (hypernym)furnish, provide, render, supply









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