ALL meanings of abridging
a·bridge
A a - noun abridging Present participle of abridge. 1
- verb with object abridging to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents: to abridge a reference book. 1
- verb with object abridging to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish; curtail: to abridge a visit; to abridge one's freedom. 1
- verb with object abridging to deprive; cut off. 1