v. Function: verb
1 to make less by in some manner restricting FF1C; laws that abridge freedom of speech FF1E;
Synonyms: curtail, diminish, lessen, minify
Related Words: limit, narrow, reduce, restrict; minimize
Contrasted Words: augment, broaden, enlarge, extend
Antonyms: amplify
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Synonyms: SHORTEN , abbreviate, curtail, cut, cut back, retrench, slash
Contrasted Words: amplify, augment, enlarge, increase
Antonyms: expand, extend