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

And eventually, the avoidance of failure morphs into avoidance of success, truncating career trajectories in the long run. —Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025

Analysts warned that leaving Ukraine truncated territorially won’t end its pro-West aspirations, and Putin may not tolerate that. —Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025

Reminder of glass ceiling Kansas City’s lineup was a byproduct of its preseason schedule, which has been adjusted and truncated due to a berth in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, starting on Feb. 18 versus Inter Miami. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025

Brody grows most animated when talking about the grueling, truncated 34-day shoot, stabbing the air for emphasis. —Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025

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