abridging Get Printable Handwriting (a-bridg-ing) 3 syllables Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to make shorter. Example Sentence The new law is abridging our freedom of expression. Synonyms compress; condense; cut; shorten Antonyms add; enlarge; expand; extend; increase Hear It! Say It! Write It! abridging Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: