What is another word for abridges?

Pronunciation: [ɐbɹˈɪd͡ʒɪz] (IPA)

Abridging is the act of shortening a text or a speech by omitting certain parts without losing its essence. Synonyms for abridges include "condenses," "compresses," "abbreviates," "shrinks," "reduces," "curtails," "truncates," "cuts," "summarizes," "shortens," "abbreviates," and "snips." Each of these words has a slightly different connotation, but they all encompass the idea of making something shorter while preserving its meaning. Using synonyms for abridges can add variety and precision to your writing, making it more engaging for your readers. Whatever word you choose, be sure to use it appropriately and effectively in context.

What are the hypernyms for Abridges?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Abridges

Mr. Pope abridges some of them, and others he omits; but neither of these liberties was compatible with the nature of my undertaking."
"Early Theories of Translation"
Flora Ross Amos
Yet it does not follow that a new enactment which for a while abridges or suspends that freedom of action or speech is inconsistent with those constitutional principles.
"The Constitutional History of England From 1760 to 1860"
Charles Duke Yonge
On the whole, my lord, if political society, in whatever form, has still made the many the property of the few; if it has introduced labors unnecessary, vices and diseases unknown, and pleasures incompatible with nature; if in all countries it abridges the lives of millions, and renders those of millions more utterly abject and miserable, shall we still worship so destructive an idol, and daily sacrifice to it our health, our liberty, and our peace?
"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. I. (of 12)"
Edmund Burke

Famous quotes with Abridges

  • The bill neither confers nor abridges the rights of anyone but simply declares that in civil rights there shall be equality among all classes of citizens and that all alike shall be subject to the same punishment.
    Lyman Trumbull

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