Definition of abridge

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • abridge is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • abridge is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • abridge is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of abridge


  • reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. abbreviate
    2. contract
    3. cut
    4. foreshorten
    5. reduce
    6. shorten
  • lessen, diminish, or curtail (verb)

    Examples

    1. the new law might abridge our freedom of expression

See definition of abridge in Merriam Webster