Abridge (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Lessen, diminish, or curtail; "the new law might abridge our freedom of expression".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Curtail
• Curb
• Cut Back

Meaning ²

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Cut
• Reduce
• Shorten
• Abbreviate
• Contract
• Foreshorten

Hypernyms

• Lessen
• Minify

Hyponyms

• Shorten
• Concentrate
• Bowdlerise
• Condense
• Expurgate
• Castrate

Related Words

• Abridger (noun)
• Abridgement (noun)