abridge abridge /əˈbrɪdʒ/

verb

1. () Reduce in scope while retaining essential elements  ( abbreviate , contract , cut , abridge , foreshorten , reduce , shorten )
   reduce in scope while retaining essential elements
    The manuscript must be shortened
   The manuscript must be shortened
   
2. Lessen, diminish, or curtail  ( abridge )
   lessen, diminish, or curtail
    The new law might abridge our freedom of expression
   the new law might abridge our freedom of expression