cutting 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; leave unfinished check checkmate clip diminish end finish freeze intercept 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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cutting short

He seemed to acknowledge he was cutting short a life of potential.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026

Tom Roebuck takes Feyi-Waboso's place on the right wing in what will be his first appearance since a try-scoring display against New Zealand in November, with a broken toe cutting short his Autumn Nations campaign.

From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026

Last year's rising star winners The Last Dinner Party have four nominations and are due to perform on the night after cutting short their tour last year.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2025

But he may have alienated some voters with over-the-top rhetoric, cutting short a discussion about the economy, another issue where he could have scored points, to do so.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2024

After cutting short their lesson in favor of a stroll, Celaena and Nehemia walked through the spacious halls of the castle, guards trailing behind them.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas