Abridge and Plicate

Abridge

Abridge verb - To make less in extent or duration.

Plicate is an antonym for abridge.

Nearby Words: abridgment, abridgement, abridging

Plicate

Plicate verb - Fold into pleats, "Pleat the cloth".

Abridge is an antonym for plicate in make two of topic.

Nearby Words: plication, plicated
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