abridging

[US]/əˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
[UK]/əˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vmaking shorter or removing parts of something

Phrases & Collocations

abridging someone's time

Example Sentences

the new law is abridging our freedom of speech.

they accused the government of abridging civil liberties.

abridging copyright laws can lead to legal consequences.

the article abridged the novel for a younger audience.

he felt his rights were being abridged by the company policy.

abridging historical records can distort our understanding of the past.

the editor abridges lengthy articles for conciseness.

abridging access to information can have negative societal impacts.

the contract abridges the worker's right to strike.

abridging a book for educational purposes can be beneficial.

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