curtail
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curtails;
curtailed;
curtailing
Britannica Dictionary definition of CURTAIL
[+ object]
formal
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to reduce or limit (something)
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The new laws are an effort to curtail illegal drug use.
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We have to severely/drastically curtail [=cut back] our expenses.
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School activities are being curtailed due to a lack of funds.
