protraction Synonyms
Strongest:
- reducing
- brevity
- compression
- curtailment
- brevity
- condensation
- reducing
- compression
- contraction
- shortness
- condensation
- curtailment
- shortness
- contraction
Strong:
- lessening
- diminishing
- abridgment
- conciseness
- abridgement
- lessening
- abbreviation
- abridgement
- briefness
- decreasing
- briefness
- shortening
- abbreviation
- decreasing
- conciseness
- shortening
- abridgment
- diminishing
Weak:
protraction Meaning
protraction (n)
the consequence of being lengthened in duration
the act of prolonging something
protraction Sentence Examples
- The protraction of the meeting led to frustration among the attendees.
- The protraction of the legal process prolonged the family's anguish.
- The protraction of the war resulted in significant humanitarian crises.
- The protraction of negotiations stalled progress on the trade deal.
- The protraction of the illness drained the patient both physically and emotionally.
- The protraction of the project caused it to exceed its budget and timeline.
- The protraction of the debate revealed deep divisions within the community.
- The protraction of the trial was due to numerous legal motions and delays.
- The protraction of the conflict intensified suffering for civilians caught in the crossfire.
- The protraction of the decision-making process created uncertainty among stakeholders.
FAQs About the word protraction
the consequence of being lengthened in duration, the act of prolonging something
prolonging, stretching, extending, extension, elongating,prolongation, elongation, expansion, lengthiness, growth
reducing, brevity, compression, curtailment, brevity, condensation, reducing, compression, contraction, shortness
The protraction of the meeting led to frustration among the attendees.
The protraction of the legal process prolonged the family's anguish.
The protraction of the war resulted in significant humanitarian crises.
The protraction of negotiations stalled progress on the trade deal.
