Antonyms for be sparing
| Grammar : Verb |
Definition of be sparing
- As in scrimp : verb economize
- As in skimp : verb be cheap or frugal about
- As in stint : verb economize; hold back
- As in economize : verb save money
Synonyms for be sparing
- be cheap
- be economical
- be frugal
- be mean with
- be parsimonious
- be prudent
- be sparing
- be stingy
- begrudge
- confine
- conserve
- curtail
- cut back
- cut corners
- cut down
- define
- go easy on
- grudge
- keep within means
- limit
- make ends meet
- manage
- meet a budget
- pay one's way
- penny-pinch
- pinch
- pinch pennies
- restrain
- retrench
- roll back
- run a tight ship
- run tight ship
- save
- save for rainy day
- scamp
- scant
- scrape
- screw
- scrimp
- shepherd
- skimp
- skimp on
- slight
- sock away
- spare
- squirrel
- stash
- stint
- stretch a dollar
- tighten belt
- tighten one's belt
- withhold
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