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cut short

VERB
stop earlier than intended
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abort break off curtail halt hinder interrupt postpone quit shorten terminate
WEAK
abbreviate abridge break short bring to an end check checkmate clip diminish end finish freeze intercept leave unfinished put a stop to stop stop cold stop dead stop short
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin continue do forward increase lengthen persevere push start
WEAK
prolong

Example Sentences

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Her teeth had fallen out when she returned and, after having her hair shaved or cut short after deportation, she never grew her hair out again.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

A devoted uncle came from Chicago to visit family in Los Angeles and see the boys in blue play the Cubs last month, but his trip was cut short by a tragic accident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

He was elected prime minister in 2001 and again in 2005, and took himself into exile after his second term was cut short by a military coup.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

The disruption cut short what had already been an unusual Correspondents’ Dinner.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Her hair was brown, cut short and held back with a sash the color of jade.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri