Prolong and Taper off

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Prolong verb - To make longer.

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Taper off is an antonym for prolong.

Nearby Words: prolongation, prolonging

Taper off verb - To grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually.

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Prolong is an antonym for taper off in topics: lower, lessen, decrease.

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