English Synonym Finder

curtail

Definitions

To reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on.

To deprive someone of something; to cut short.

Examples

The city council decided to curtail public spending to address the growing budget deficit.

We must curtail our travel plans if the weather conditions continue to worsen.

Synonyms

abbreviate abridge truncate shorten reduce diminish lessen

Antonyms

expand extend lengthen prolong increase amplify augment