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abridge vs restrict

restrict vs abridge

abridge and restrict both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abridge No No Yes No
restrict No No Yes No
As verbs, restrict is a hypernym of abridge; that is, restrict is a word with a broader meaning than abridge:
  • abridge: lessen, diminish, or curtail
  • restrict: place restrictions on
Other hypernyms of abridge include curb, curtail, cut back.
abridge (verb) restrict (verb)
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements place limits on (extent or amount or access)
lessen, diminish, or curtail place restrictions on
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
Difference between abridge and restrict

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