curtail - Dictionary definition and meaning for word curtail

Definition
(verb) place restrictions on

Synonyms : curb , cut back , restrict

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Definition
(verb) terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

Synonyms : clip , cut short

Example Sentence

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curTAIL. Can be read as cur + TAIL or cutting the tail of an animal, ie reducing it. So curTAIL is to shorten or to reduce.

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if you put CURTains to yur door or windows it will REDUCE the width of the door or window

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we use curtains to RESTRICT others seeing us (say while changing our clothes :D)...!!!

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