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Meaning of word curtail from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Place restrictions on.

Example : Curtail drinking in school.

Synonyms : curb, cut back, restrict

Meaning : Terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent.

Example : My speech was cut short.
Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries.

Synonyms : clip, cut short