Curtail
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Curtail [ker-teyl]

VERB

VERB

  • Reduce in extent or quantity

  • Impose a restriction on someone

Example

“The court curtailed the property rights of Mr. Sharma as he was not the true owner.”

“The new laws made by the government are an effort to curtail human trafficking in the country.”

Synonyms

Reduce, Lessen, Diminish, Restrict

Antonyms

Increase, Extend, Grow, Raise