Synonyms of truncate

truncate

verb

ˈtrəŋ-ˌkāt 

as in to shorten

to make less in extent or duration

some of the quotations from the movie had to be truncated to fit on tie-in products

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of truncate

Is the president using his emergency powers to truncate a financial crisis? —Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025

Nothing about this moment felt truncated. —Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Aug. 2025

This year, the timeline has been truncated because of a pair of lawsuits brought by districts contesting the release of the 2023 and 2024 accountability scores. —Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

Another two days in 2025 are also expected to be uncharacteristically truncated – starting with Tuesday, July 22. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 22 July 2025

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