1 example sentence using abridge.
Abridge used in a sentence
Abridge in a sentence as a verb
Such a law, instead of enlarging our conveniences, as was intended, would most fearfully abridge them, and crowd us by monopolies out of the use of the things we have.
Abridge definitions
verb
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements; "The manuscript must be shortened"
See also: foreshorten abbreviate shorten contract reduce
verb
lessen, diminish, or curtail; "the new law might abridge our freedom of expression"