Stopped short


Synonyms for stopped short
verb cut short an activity

abort
truncate

restrict
curtail

stop short

Antonyms for stopped short

amplify
enlarge

increase
lengthen

expand
extend

Synonyms
verb stop earlier than intended

hinder
quit
halt
terminate
shorten
abort
interrupt

postpone
curtail
break off
abbreviate
abridge
check
checkmate

clip
diminish
end
finish
freeze
intercept
stop

break short
bring to an end; leave unfinished
put a stop to
stop cold
stop dead
stop short

Antonyms

persevere
increase
lengthen
prolong

forward
push
continue
do

begin
start

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