curtail | Definition of curtail

Synonyms and Antonyms of curtail

to make less in extent or duration

curtailed the school day because of the stormy weather

Synonyms of curtail

abbreviate, abridge, cut back, dock, elide, shorten, syncopate, truncate

Words Related to curtail

abstract, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, recapitulate, summarize, sum up

abate, compress, constrict, contract, cut, cut down, pare, prune, trim

decrease, de-escalate, deflate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, moderate, modify, reduce, retrench, shrink, slash, subtract (from), taper

Near Antonyms of curtail

enlarge, expand, supplement

add, aggrandize, amplify, augment, balloon, boost, dilate, escalate, heighten, increase, maximize, pump up, raise

blow up, distend, inflate, swell

Antonyms of curtail

elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract