Abbreviate and Complicate

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Abbreviate verb - To make less in extent or duration.

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Complicate is an antonym for abbreviate.

Complicate verb - To make complex or difficult.

Usage example: the need to go to both a PTA conference and condo board meeting really complicates tonight's schedule

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Abbreviate is an antonym for complicate.

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abbreviate way

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