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awhile (adv)
awkward (adj)
awkwardly (adv)
awkwardness (n)
awning (n)
AWOL (adj)
awry (adj)
ax (n)
ax (v)
axiom (n)
axiomatic (adj)
axis (n)
aye (interj)
B movie (n)
babble (n)
babble (v)
babe (n)
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ax (v)
Synonyms: reduce, cut, cut back, scale down, slim down, downsize, decimate

Antonym: increase


Synonyms: dismiss, fire, discharge, sack, put an end to, give the sack, let go, can, lay off

Antonym: employ


Synonyms: sever, cleave, chop, cut, hack
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