Synonyms for Curtailment & Similar Words
Definition of curtailment
- noun
- the temporal property of being cut short
- the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation; "a suppression of the newspaper"
- the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "curtailment"
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