Curtail Synonyms and Antonyms

kər-tāl
To make short or shorter the duration or extent of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. abbreviate
  2. abridge
  3. condense
  4. reduce
  5. shorten
To cut short or reduce:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. shorten

Words Related to Curtail

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Curtail Sentence Examples

  • We decided to curtail the event because people began to leave early.

  • Could you please curtail the texting and driving while I am a passenger in your car?

  • Let's try to curtail the time we spend indoors and enjoy the summer season.

  • If you want to lose weight, curtail the time you spend watching television and replace it with exercise.

  • In general, however, the tendency has been, under continental influence, to curtail its proportions.

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