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FORESHORTEN verb

Definition of foreshorten (verb)

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
- "The manuscript must be shortened"
- synonyms: abbreviate, abridge, contract, cut, reduce, shorten
- antonym: dilate
shorten lines in a drawing so as to create an illusion of depth

Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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