English dictionary

curtail

/'k/[@]/rt/eI/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

The scroll termination of any architectural member, as of a step, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913

place restrictions on

verb.change

Examples
Curtail drinking in school.

Synonyms curb cut back restrict

Source: WordNet 3.0
terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent

verb.change

Examples
Personal freedom is curtailed in many countries.

Synonyms clip cut short

Source: WordNet 3.0
To cut off the end or tail, or any part, of; to shorten; to abridge; to diminish; to reduce.

verb

Source: webster1913