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abridge

/əˈbrɪdʒ/

Translations

abridgeverb

abridged

Past Simple

abridged

Past Participle

abridging

Gerund

/əˈbrɪdʒ/

The editor decided to abridge the lengthy novel.

Le rédacteur a décidé d'abréger le long roman.

Additional translations

restreindreSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou institutionnel.

limiterUsage courant pour exprimer une réduction de portée ou de droits.

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Antonyms

abridgeverb

To shorten a text, speech, or piece of writing without losing the sense.

The editor decided to abridge the lengthy novel to make it more accessible to young readers.

To curtail or reduce in extent or scope.

The new law aims to abridge the powers of the executive branch.