redouble vs subtract

redouble

verb
  • To double, especially to double again; to increase considerably; to multiply; to intensify. 

  • To become twice as big. 

  • To double an opponent's doubling bid. 

  • To double again what was reduced to a single state. 

noun
  • An optional bid made by the side currently holding the highest bid for the contract, after the opposing side has doubled. 

subtract

verb
  • To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number 

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