Abridge — synonyms, definition

1. abridge (Verb)

abate abbreviate abstract alter attenuate bob brief censor check circumscribe clip compress condense confine contract crop curb curtail cut decrease • • •

abridge (Verb) — Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements. ex. "The manuscript must be abridged"

abridge (Verb) — Lessen, diminish, or curtail. ex. "the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"

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