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Shrink vs Abridge - What's the difference?

shrink | abridge | Related terms |

Shrink is a related term of abridge.


In lang=en terms the difference between shrink and abridge

is that shrink is to draw back; to withdraw while abridge is to curtail .

As verbs the difference between shrink and abridge

is that shrink is to cause to become smaller while abridge is (archaic) to deprive; to cut off
.

As a noun shrink

is shrinkage; contraction; recoil.

Ease vs Abridge - What's the difference?

ease | abridge | Related terms |

Ease is a related term of abridge.


In lang=en terms the difference between ease and abridge

is that ease is to proceed with little effort while abridge is to curtail .

As verbs the difference between ease and abridge

is that ease is to free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc while abridge is (archaic) to deprive; to cut off
.

As a noun ease

is the state of being comfortable or free from stress.

Abridge vs Fail - What's the difference?

abridge | fail |


As a verb abridge

is (archaic) to deprive; to cut off .

As a noun fail is

.

Prcis vs Abridge - What's the difference?

prcis | abridge |


As a verb abridge is

(archaic) to deprive; to cut off .

Cram vs Abridge - What's the difference?

cram | abridge | Related terms |

Cram is a related term of abridge.


As verbs the difference between cram and abridge

is that cram is to ; as, to cram anything into a basket; to cram a room with people while abridge is (archaic) to deprive; to cut off .

As a noun cram

is the act of cramming.

Abridge vs Mitigate - What's the difference?

abridge | mitigate | Related terms |

Abridge is a related term of mitigate.


In lang=en terms the difference between abridge and mitigate

is that abridge is to curtail while mitigate is to downplay.

As verbs the difference between abridge and mitigate

is that abridge is (archaic) to deprive; to cut off
while mitigate is to reduce, lessen, or decrease.

Trim vs Abridge - What's the difference?

trim | abridge | Related terms |

Trim is a related term of abridge.


In lang=en terms the difference between trim and abridge

is that trim is to decorate or adorn; especially, to decorate a christmas tree while abridge is to curtail .

As verbs the difference between trim and abridge

is that trim is to reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; eg 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard' the adposition of can be used in present perfect tense to designate the removed part while abridge is (archaic) to deprive; to cut off
.

As a noun trim

is (uncountable) decoration; especially, decoration placed along edges or borders.

As an adjective trim

is physically fit.

As an adverb trim

is (nautical) in good order, properly managed or maintained.

Wikidiffcom vs Abridge - What's the difference?

wikidiffcom | abridge |


As a verb abridge is

(archaic) to deprive; to cut off .

Sink vs Abridge - What's the difference?

sink | abridge | Related terms |

Sink is a related term of abridge.


As verbs the difference between sink and abridge

is that sink is to move or be moved into something while abridge is (archaic) to deprive; to cut off .

As a noun sink

is a basin used for holding water for washing.

Abridge vs Dilute - What's the difference?

abridge | dilute | Related terms |

Abridge is a related term of dilute.


In lang=en terms the difference between abridge and dilute

is that abridge is to curtail while dilute is to become attenuated, thin, or weak.

As verbs the difference between abridge and dilute

is that abridge is (archaic) to deprive; to cut off
while dilute is to make thinner by adding solvent to a solution; especially by adding water.

As an adjective dilute is

having a low concentration.

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