abridge | Definition of abridge

Synonyms and Antonyms of abridge

to make less in extent or duration

the library's hours have been drastically abridged to cut costs

Synonyms of abridge

abbreviate, curtail, cut back, dock, elide, shorten, syncopate, truncate

Words Related to abridge

abstract, digest, encapsulate, epitomize, recapitulate, summarize, sum up

abate, compress, constrict, contract, cut, cut down, pare, prune, trim

decrease, de-escalate, deflate, diminish, downsize, dwindle, lessen, lower, moderate, modify, reduce, retrench, shrink, slash, subtract (from), taper

Near Antonyms of abridge

enlarge, expand, supplement

add, aggrandize, amplify, augment, balloon, boost, dilate, escalate, heighten, increase, maximize, pump up, raise

blow up, distend, inflate, swell

Antonyms of abridge

elongate, extend, lengthen, prolong, protract