abridge

How many syllables in abridge?

There are 2 syllables in the word abridge.

How to pronounce abridge:

Definition of abridge:

abridge:: The past tense of Abridge is abridged.

Synonyms for abridge:

abbreviate

abstract

clip

compress

concentrate

condense

contract

curtail

cut

cut back

cut down

decrease

digest

diminish

dock

downsize

elide

epitomize

lessen

prune

précis

reduce

shorten

summarize

synopsize

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Antonyms for abridge:

accelerate

accumulate

add

add detail to

add flesh to

add to

aggrandize

aggravate

ameliorate

amplify

augment

balloon

boost

bourgeon

break down

broaden

build

build on

build up

build upon

bump up

burgeon

clarify

comment

complicate

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