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CUT DOWN

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There are 6 meanings of the phrase Cut Down.

Cut Down - as a verb

Cut down on; make a reduction in

Example: "Reduce your daily fat intake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring downcut5cut backreduce9trim6trim backtrim down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slash8

Cause to come or go down

Example: "The policeman downed the heavily armed suspect"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
down8pull downpush down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
strike10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Intercept (a player)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cut out

Cut with a blade or mower

Example: "Mow the grass"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mow8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

Example: "Strike down a tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drop7fell7strike down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cut5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She decided to cut down on her sugar intake for health reasons."
"The company plans to cut down its workforce to reduce costs."
"He was advised to cut down on smoking to improve his lung health."
"The government is implementing strict regulations to cut down on pollution."
"He promised to cut down on his spending and save more money."
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