verb
1.
to make less by in some manner restricting
laws that abridge freedom of speech
Synonyms: curtail, diminish, lessen, minify
Related Word: limit, narrow, reduce, restrict; minimize
Contrasted words: augment, broaden, enlarge, extend
Antonyms: amplify
2.
Synonyms: shorten , abbreviate, curtail, cut, cut back, retrench, slash
Contrasted words: amplify, augment, enlarge, increase
Antonyms: expand, extend