abridging Meaning & Definition
/əˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
What Does Abridging Mean?
Abridging is a verb that means present participle and gerund of abridge. As a noun, it means An abridgment.
Abridging in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ |
| Plural | abridgings |
Abridging Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of abridge
Abridging as a Noun
- An abridgment.
Verb
- To deprive; to cut off.
- To debar from.
- To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.
- To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense.
- Cut short; truncate.
- To curtail.
He had his rights abridged by the crooked sheriff.
Synonyms of Abridging
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Abridging synonyms and antonyms →Abridging in a Sentence
He had his rights abridged by the crooked sheriff.
Word Forms & Grammar
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abridging (plural abridgings)
Words That Rhyme With Abridging
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