abridges

The word “abridges” has 2 syllables: a-bridges

It's pronounced as /əˈbrɪdʒɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for abridges?

In the thesaurus, “abridges” has 39 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abridges along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abridges

abates
abbreviates
abstracts
compresses
constricts
contracts
curtails
cuts
cuts back
cuts down
de-escalates
decreases
deflates
digests
diminishes
docks
downsizes
dwindles
elides
encapsulates
epitomizes
lessens
lowers
moderates
modifies
pares
prunes
recapitulates
reduces
retrenches
shortens
shrinks
slashes
summarizes
sums up
syncopates
tapers
trims
truncates

Antonyms for abridges

adds
aggrandizes
amplifies
augments
balloons
blows up
boosts
dilates
distends
elongates
enlarges
escalates
expands
extends
heightens
increases
inflates
lengthens
maximizes
prolongs
protracts
pumps up
raises
supplements
swells

Meanings of abridges

verb
1. To deprive; to cut off.
2. To debar from.
3. To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.
4. To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense.
5. Cut short; truncate.
6. To curtail.

Example Sentences

The summary abridges the complex plot of the novel into a few paragraphs.
This version abridges the original text to focus on the main themes.
The movie adaptation abridges the book's storyline to fit within a two-hour time frame.
The encyclopedia entry abridges the historical event to provide a concise overview.
The teacher's explanation abridges the concept, making it easier for students to understand.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abridges, such as: abates, abbreviates, abstracts, adds, aggrandizes, amplifies, augments.

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