scanting
The word “scanting” has 2 syllables: scant-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈskæntɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for scanting?
In the thesaurus, “scanting” has 7 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for scanting along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for scanting
- conserving
- doling out
- nursing
- pinching
- preserving
- shortchanging
- sparing
Antonyms for scanting
Meanings of scanting
- verb
- To limit in amount or share; to stint.
- To fail, or become less; to scantle.
Example Sentences
- The chef was scanting the ingredients, unsure of how much to use for the recipe.
- They were accused of scanting the truth during the investigation.
- He kept scanting the material, trying to make the most of the limited resources.
- The workers were scanting on supplies, which delayed the construction project.
- She was scanting on the details of her plan, giving only the bare minimum of information.
On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scanting, such as: conserving, doling out, heaping, lavishing, nursing, pinching, pouring.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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