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单词 curtailment
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(kɜːʳteɪlmənt)
singular noun
The curtailment of something is the act of reducing or limiting it.
[formal]
...a considerable curtailment of military spending.
...the curtailment of presidential power. [+ of]
Synonyms: cutting, reduction, docking, lessening More Synonyms of curtailment

Synonyms of 'curtailment'

cutting, reduction, docking, lessening
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(noun) 
He supports the curtailment of military spending.
Synonyms
cutting
reduction
a new strategic arms reduction agreement
docking
lessening
a lessening of tension on the border
cutback
A 200-person cutback in staff was announced.
cutting short
retrenchment
a need for economic retrenchment

Additional synonyms

in the sense of cutback
Definition
a decrease or reduction
A 200-person cutback in staff was announced.
Synonyms
reduction,
cut,
retrenchment,
economy,
decrease,
lessening
in the sense of lessening
a lessening of tension on the border
Synonyms
reduction,
decline,
decrease,
weakening,
slowing down,
dwindling,
contraction,
erosion,
waning,
ebbing,
moderation,
let-up (informal),
petering out,
slackening,
shrinkage,
diminution,
abatement,
curtailment,
minimization,
de-escalation
in the sense of reduction
Definition
the act of reducing
a new strategic arms reduction agreement
Synonyms
cut,
cutting,
trimming,
pruning,
cutback,
scaling down,
depletion

Nearby words of
curtailment

  • cursory
  • curt
  • curtail
  • curtailment
  • curtain
  • curtain something off
  • curvaceous

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