Synonyms of syncopate

syncopate

verb

as in to shorten

to make less in extent or duration

she tried to syncopate her gasp of shock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shorten
• truncate
• abbreviate
• cut back
• reduce
• curtail
• abridge
• dock
• elide
• trim
• recapitulate
• abstract
• summarize
• digest
• cut down
• decrease
• modify
• encapsulate
• compress
• sum up
• pare
• epitomize
• prune
• cut
• slash
• constrict
• taper
• abate
• retrench
• deflate
• moderate
• diminish
• shrink
• contract
• subtract (from)
• downsize
• lower
• dwindle
• lessen
• de-escalate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extend
• elongate
• lengthen
• prolong
• expand
• supplement
• add
• enlarge
• increase
• augment
• amplify
• maximize
• raise
• protract
• heighten
• dilate
• swell
• boost
• escalate
• inflate
• blow up
• aggrandize
• pump up
• balloon
• distend

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• extend
• elongate
• lengthen
• prolong
• expand
• supplement
• add
• enlarge
• increase
• augment
• amplify
• maximize
• raise
• protract
• heighten
• dilate
• swell
• boost
• escalate
• inflate
• blow up
• aggrandize
• pump up
• balloon
• distend

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