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Foreshorten (Verb)

Meaning 1

Shorten lines in a drawing so as to create an illusion of depth.

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Meaning 2

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

  • Abridge
  • Cut
  • Reduce
  • Shorten
  • Abbreviate
  • Contract

Hypernyms

  • Decrease
  • Minify

Hyponyms

  • Bowdlerize
  • Shorten
  • Concentrate
  • Expurgate
  • Castrate
  • Digest
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