| clip(verb, reduce, restrain, halt) |
| minimize(verb, diminish, decrease, lessen) |
| crop(verb, reduce, diminish, lessen) |
| prune(verb, reduce, restrain, diminish) |
| shrink(verb, close, decline, reduce) |
| cut short(verb, expression, idiom, stop) |
| pare(verb, reduce, restrain, diminish) |
| edit(verb, decline, reduce, diminish) |
| bob(verb, reduce, diminish, decrease) |
| shave(verb, reduce, restrain, diminish) |
| shear(verb, reduce, diminish, lessen) |
| telescope(noun, verb, close, restrict) |
| cut off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, end) |
| encapsulate(verb, concentrate, condense, squeeze) |
| restrict(verb, close, restrain, curb) |
| retrench(verb, decline, reduce, restrain) |
| slash(verb, reduce, restrain, halt) |
| take out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, condense) |
| cut out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, condense) |
| dock(verb, reduce, restrain, halt) |