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Another word for curtail

Verb

  1. To make short or shorter the duration or extent of

    2. See also:

    long

    increase

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Another word for curtail

Verb
    2. See also:

    shorten

    halt

    decrease

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Sentence Examples

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

  • On heavy soils, however, the farmer cannot afford to curtail the time necessary for thorough cultivation of the land.

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

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

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

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