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abridge

/ə'brɪdʒ/

Synonyms of abridge Antonyms of abridge Examples of abridge Usage of abridge Parts of abridge Definition that contains abridge Words sounding like abridge Explanation of abridge

verb
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
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Similar:

abbreviate contract cut foreshorten reduce shorten

type of:
minify decrease lessen
verb
lessen, diminish, or curtail
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"the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"

type of:
curb cut back restrict curtail

Synonyms & Similar Words

cut contract concentrate reduce curb digest decrease shorten castrate restrict lessen condense curtail abbreviate abridgement foreshorten minify bowdlerize expurgate bowdlerise abridger cut back