abridge

Definition of Abridge in English :

reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Example Sentences:
'The manuscript must be shortened'

2. abridge

lessen, diminish, or curtail

Example Sentences:
'the new law might abridge our freedom of expression'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Abridge

verb (transitive)

1.

to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting

2.

to curtail; diminish

3. archaic

to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc)

verb transitiveWord forms: aˈbridged or aˈbridging

1.

to reduce in scope, extent, etc.; shorten

2.

to shorten (a piece of writing) while preserving its substance; condense

3.

to lessen or curtail (rights, authority, etc.)

4. Rare

to deprive (a person) of rights, privileges, etc.

tr.v. a·bridged, a·bridg·ing, a·bridg·es

1. To reduce the length of (a written text); condense: The editor abridged the manuscript by cutting out two chapters. See Synonyms at shorten.

2. To limit; curtail: an unconstitutional law that abridged the rights of citizens.