[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to shorten by omissions while retaining the basic contents:to abridge a reference book.Synonyms: epitomize , summarize , digest , abstract , condense Antonyms: lengthen", "to reduce or lessen in duration, scope, authority, etc.; diminish ; curtail : to abridge one's freedom.to abridge a visit;to abridge one's freedom.Synonyms: reduce , contract Antonyms: expand", "to deprive; cut off."]}]