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abridge meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of abridge at MeaningMonkey.org. abridge meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.ABRIDGE verb
Definition of abridge (verb)
- reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
- "The manuscript must be shortened"
- synonyms: abbreviate, contract, cut, foreshorten, reduce, shorten
- antonym: dilate
- lessen, diminish, or curtail
- "the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"
Source: Princeton University Wordnet