Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb syncopate

2 senses of syncopate

Sense 1
syncopate -- (omit a sound or letter in a word; "syncopate a word")
       => shorten -- (make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration; "He shortened his trip due to illness")

Sense 2
syncopate -- (modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat)
       => modify -- (make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage")