abridger

Definition of Abridger in English :

1. abbreviator, abridger

one who shortens or abridges or condenses a written work

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Abridger

verb (transitive)

1.

to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting

2.

to curtail; diminish

3. archaic

to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc)

verb transitiveWord forms: aˈbridged or aˈbridging

1.

to reduce in scope, extent, etc.; shorten

2.

to shorten (a piece of writing) while preserving its substance; condense

3.

to lessen or curtail (rights, authority, etc.)

4. Rare

to deprive (a person) of rights, privileges, etc.

tr.v. a·bridged, a·bridg·ing, a·bridg·es

1. To reduce the length of (a written text); condense: The editor abridged the manuscript by cutting out two chapters. See Synonyms at shorten.

2. To limit; curtail: an unconstitutional law that abridged the rights of citizens.