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curtailer

noun

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Meaning

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Someone or something that reduces, limits, or shortens something else.

Example Sentence

The strict budget served as a curtailer of extravagant projects, forcing departments to prioritize essential needs.

Usage Note

Describes any entity, whether a person, tool, or policy, that has the effect of making something smaller, shorter, or less in quantity, scope, or duration. It implies a deliberate action to restrict or diminish.