Abridging

verb

/əˈbɹɪdʒɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo deprive; to cut off.

2.verbTo debar from.

3.verbTo make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.

4.verbTo shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense.

5.verbCut short; truncate.

6.verbTo curtail.

"He had his rights abridged by the crooked sheriff."

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.