Shortener (Noun)
Meaning
Any agent that shortens; "alcohol is a great shortener of life".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Excessive stress is a shortener of mental stamina and emotional resilience.
- Caffeine can act as a shortener of sleep duration and quality.
- Poor diet is often a shortener of overall physical health and wellbeing.
- Smoking is a well-known shortener of lifespan and overall health.
- A sedentary lifestyle can be a shortener of an individual's life expectancy.