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curtail

verb
/kɜːrˈteɪl/

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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