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Abridging Definition

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verb

Present participle of abridge.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • curtailing
  • condensing
  • reducing
  • shortening
  • abbreviating
  • digesting
  • compressing
  • trimming
  • diminishing
  • epitomizing
  • lessening
  • limiting
  • minimizing
  • shrinking
  • contracting
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • expanding
  • enlarging
  • extending
  • adding
  • increasing
  • lengthening

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