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abridge

verb

lessen, diminish, or curtail

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
BR
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ

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Definitions

verb

  1. lessen, diminish, or curtail

    “the new law might abridge our freedom of expression”

verb

  1. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

    “The manuscript must be shortened”

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Example Sentences

the new law might abridge our freedom of expression
The manuscript must be shortened

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