Definition

A person or thing that reduces or limits something.

Example

The curtailer of the project decided to cut costs by reducing staff.

Conversation

I heard you met a curtailer at the conference last week.

Yeah, they had some interesting ideas on reducing waste.

That sounds cool! What did they suggest as a way to curtail our carbon footprint?

They recommended using public transport more often, which makes a lot of sense.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Curtailer → It is formed from "curtail" (from Old French *curtailer*, meaning to cut short) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A curtailer is a person who cuts something short or reduces it.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'cuts short' ('curtail') something — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the cutting.

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