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ABRIDGING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Abridging.

Abridging - as a verb

Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements

Example: "The manuscript must be shortened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abbreviate17contract12cut5foreshorten17reduce9shorten10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
decrease11lessen6minify14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lessen, diminish, or curtail

Example: "The new law might abridge our freedom of expression"

Example Sentences

"The abridging amendment is part of the Bill of Rights."
"The court held that the law was an abridging regulation of free speech."
"The abridging clause in the contract restricted the employee's rights."
"He promised to take legal action if there was any abridging of his rights."
"The abridging policy limited access to certain websites."
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Word Game Points

Is ABRIDGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abridging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABRIDGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is ABRIDGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abridging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABRIDGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is ABRIDGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abridging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABRIDGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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