sparing

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Noun

sparing noun

The act by which something or someone is spared.

Verb

sparing verb

To show mercy.
To keep.
To give up To deprive oneself of, as by being frugal; to do without; to dispense with; to give up; to part with.

Adjective

sparing adjective

Prudent and restrained in the use of resources; careful, economical or frugal.

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Synonyms

economical thrifty frugal stinting scotch skimping standby saving reserve limit override replacement substitute household booking reservation

Associated

expense spared nerves dose tissues fate destruction tissue healthy tumor lives surgery

Rhymes

bearing raring caring daring despairing blaring glaring overbearing flaring tearing

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