Definitions

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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An online fundraiser said the injured passengers were Lopez’s children and described her as “a loving mother whose life was cut short far too soon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

But she then cut short another practice session with Russia's Anna Kalinskaya - when the pair played a set - with 10 minutes remaining.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

O'Neil will be backed and, having seen his time at Bournemouth and Wolves cut short, he has the perfect opportunity to re-establish himself in the Premier League.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Tributes to Tinseltown's legendary daughter began on Sunday, with the Academy Museum opening "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon," an exhibit celebrating her film career and life cut short.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

His skin was pale as parchment, his hair cut short and bristly.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

cut short

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