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abridge
'abridge' - used as a verb
1. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
2. lessen, diminish, or curtail
the new law might abridge our freedom of expression

derived forms
1. Abridge / Past
abridged
2. Abridge / Third Person
abridges
3. Abridge / Present Participle
abridging
Variations of 'abridge'
  • curb
  • curtail
  • cut back
  • decrease
  • lessen
  • minify
  • restrict
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