belt-tightening
noun
belt-tight·en·ing ˈbelt-ˌtīt-niŋ 
-ˌtī-tᵊn-iŋ
: a reduction in spending
Word History
First Known Use
1931, in the meaning defined above
belt-tightenings
noun
as in frugalities
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- frugalities
- parsimonies
- penny-pinchings
- economies
- thrifts
- savings
- temperances
- conservations
- moderations
- austerities
- necessities
- restraints
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- wastes
- extravagances
- prodigalities
- luxuries
- indulgences
- losses
- splurges
- wastages