Compress and Curtail

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Compress verb - To reduce in size or volume by or as if by pressing parts or members together.

Usage example: a science textbook that compresses a lot of information about human reproduction into a few short chapters

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Curtail and compress are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Curtail" instead a verb "Compress".

Curtail verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Usage example: curtailed the school day because of the stormy weather

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Compress and curtail are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Compress" instead a verb "Curtail".

Nearby Words: curtailment, curtailing

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