shorten

definition: edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms: castrate
definition: reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
example: The manuscript must be shortened
speech part: verb
synonyms: contract
definition: become short or shorter
example: In winter, the days shorten
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: make shorter than originally intended
example:
speech part: verb
synonyms:
definition: make short or shorter
example: shorten the skirt
speech part: verb
synonyms:

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