shortening - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

act of decreasing in length

Synonyms

• shortening

More generic

• decrease
• diminution
• reduction
• step-down

More specific

• abbreviation
• contraction
• cut
• cutting
• cutting off
• muscle contraction
• muscular contraction
• truncation

Noun

fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods

Synonyms

• shortening

More generic

• edible fat

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