 curtail |
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| 1. | [ verb ] place restrictions on | |
| Synonyms: | restrict cut_back curb | |
| Examples: | "curtail drinking in school" |
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| Related terms: | limit immobilize bridle | |
| 2. | [ verb ] terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent | |
| Synonyms: | cut_short clip | |
| Examples: | "My speech was cut short" "Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries" |
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| Related terms: | shorten curtailment | |
| Similar spelling: |
curtal curtilage curtly |
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