Synonyms for shorten

Other words for “shorten”, grouped by meaning.

We found 10 synonyms for “shorten”. The most common are abridge, foreshorten, abbreviate, cut, contract.

verb make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration

Oppositeslengthen

verb reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

verb become short or shorter

Oppositeslengthen

verb edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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