cut short synonyms

cut short

v.

  1. To terminate

    finish, halt, quit, end abruptly; see end 1, stop 1, 2.

  2. To interrupt

    intercept, check, halt; see hinder, interrupt 2.

  3. To truncate

    abridge, abbreviate, shorten; see decrease 2.

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