Meaning & Definition of Abridge in English
English⟶
Abridge
/əbrɪʤ/
verb
1. Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
- "The manuscript must be shortened"
synonym:
- abridge,
- foreshorten,
- abbreviate,
- shorten,
- cut,
- contract,
- reduce
2. Lessen, diminish, or curtail
- "The new law might abridge our freedom of expression"
synonym:
- abridge