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curtail
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curtail
verb
/kɜːrˈteɪl/
curt
Curtain
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example Sentences
The company had to
curtail
its spending due to budget cuts.
Example Expressions
curtail freedom
Synonyms
reduce, diminish, cut, restrict, lessen
Antonyms
expand, extend, increase
Collocations
curtail spending, curtail freedom, curtail rights, curtail expenses
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