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abridge
[uh-brij]
verb (used with object)
to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents.
to abridge a reference book.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms:to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge one's freedom.
to abridge a visit;
to abridge one's freedom.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:to deprive; cut off.
abridge
/ əˈɪ /
verb
to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting
to curtail; diminish
archaicto deprive of (privileges, rights, etc)
Other 51Թ Forms
- abridgable adjective
- abridgeable adjective
- abridger noun
- nonabridgable adjective
- reabridge verb (used with object)
- ˈ岵 adjective
- ˈ岵 noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of abridge1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of abridge1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
What I have provided hardly qualifies as a synthesis but more as an abridged list of a few messages that may emerge if we stop and reflect.
“Article V: A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.”
Dunthorne had access to the German original, about 1,800 typewritten pages, as well as to a translated, abridged version distributed to family members.
There are abridged biographies of certain people throughout the book.
If there’s a disadvantage to this abridged election, Stutzman said, it’s the limited time Harris has to introduce herself.
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