curtail

/kɜːˈteɪl/ · noun

Meaning

A scroll termination, as of a step, etc.
To cut short the tail of an animal
To shorten or abridge the duration of something; to truncate.
To limit or restrict, keep in check.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cut short(English)restrict(English)cut back(English)clip(English)curb(English)abridge(English)shorten(English)lower(English)abuses(English)liberties(English)expenditures(English)lending(English)

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Sources

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