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abridge

The correct spelling is abridge.

How to pronounce abridge

/əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/
verb

IPA: /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/

Say it like: Abr-ij

The correct spelling is abridge. To deprive; to cut off. For example: "He had his rights abridged by the crooked sheriff."

Usage Examples

He had his rights abridged by the crooked sheriff.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To deprive; to cut off.
  2. 2.To debar from.
  3. 3.To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent.
  4. 4.To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense.
  5. 5.Cut short; truncate.

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