| Main Entry: | abbreviate |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | cut short an activity |
Synonyms: |
abort, curtail, restrict, stop short, truncate |
Antonyms: |
expand, extend, increase, lengthen |
| Main Entry: | cut short |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | stop earlier than intended |
Synonyms: |
abbreviate, abort, abridge, break off, break short, bring to an end; leave unfinished, check, checkmate, clip, curtail, diminish, end, finish, freeze, halt, hinder, intercept, interrupt, postpone, put a stop to, quit, shorten, stop, stop cold, stop dead, stop short, terminate |
Antonyms: |
continue, lengthen, prolong |