2
encapsulate(verb, cut, review, concentrate, condense)
2
erase
2
excise(verb, cut, remove, suppress, restrict)
2
get to the meat(verb, expression, idiom, order, cut)
2
grow less(verb, expression, decline, reduce, ease)
2
impair(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease)
2
lop(verb, cut, diminish, decrease, contract)
2
moderate(verb, cut, decline, reduce, ease)
2
outline
2
pare down
2
press(verb, close, restrict, crowd, condense)
2
put in a nutshell(verb, expression, idiom, order, cut)
2
put in nutshell(verb, expression, idiom, condense, shorten)
2
recap
2
snip(verb, cut, reduce, diminish, decrease)
2
step down(verb, expression, cut, reduce, diminish)
2
stop(verb, end, halt, finish, hinder)
2
strike out(verb, expression, cut, remove, suppress)
2
stunt
2
subdue
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