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abridging

The word “abridging” has 3 syllables: a-bridg-ing.

It's pronounced as /əˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/.

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In the thesaurus, “abridging” has 5 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abridging

Antonyms for abridging

  • adding
  • enlarging
  • expand
  • expanding
  • extend
  • extending
  • increase
  • increasing
  • lengthen
  • lengthening
  • prolonging
  • supplementing

Meanings of abridging

  • 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 process of abridging the novel for the audiobook required careful selection of key scenes.
  • Abridging the lengthy document into a concise summary made it more accessible to the readers.
  • The committee discussed the implications of abridging citizens' rights to free speech.
  • The publisher faced criticism for abridging the author's original manuscript without consent.
  • Abridging the play for the school performance ensured it would fit within the time constraints of the event.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abridging, such as: abbreviate, adding, curtail, curtailing, enlarging, expand, expanding.

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