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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At the time, the surge proved temporary, ultimately cut short by rising inflation and interest rates.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The Sikh Federation UK released a statement following the verdicts, saying: "Henry's life has tragically been cut short by a moment of madness by an individual for which there can be no excuses."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

After his career at Dartmouth was cut short, Ben Rice was desperate to find a place to play.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The British guard played for the Oregon Ducks during the 2019-2020 season before it was cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He cut short my profuse apologies with a magnanimous wave of his hand, and went back over to his and Mme.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

cut short

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