Synonyms for abridge Found 6 synonyms across 1 meaning for “abridge”. reduce in scope while retaining essential elements (verb) foreshortenabbreviateshortencutcontractreduce Explore Related Words Rhymes with abridgeSynonyms for foreshortenSynonyms for abbreviateSynonyms for shortenSynonyms for cutSynonyms for contract Synonym Finder | Rhyme Finder | Poetry Editor