SHORTENING Synonyms
There are 10 synonyms of the word
shortening.
(exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word shortening. (close relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word shortening. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SHORTENING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | abbreviate | verbv | ||||
| 2 | abridge | verbv | ||||
| 3 | bowdlerise | verbv | ||||
| 4 | bowdlerize | verbv | ||||
| 5 | castrate | verbv | ||||
| 6 | contract | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 7 | cut | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | expurgate | verbv | ||||
| 9 | foreshorten | verbv | ||||
| 10 | reduce | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For SHORTENING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
shortening, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
cut
decrease
lessen
reduce
abbreviate
abridge
alter
change
contract
diminish
fall
foreshorten
minify
modify
shorten
trim
Phrases (5)
bring downcut backcut downtrim backtrim down
