Abridgment and Stretching

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Abridgment noun - A shortened version of a written work.

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Stretching is an antonym for abridgment.

Stretching noun - The act of making longer.

Usage example: excessive stretching can cause the fabric to tear or lose its elasticity

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Abridgment is an antonym for stretching.

Nearby Words: stretch, stretched, stretchy, stretcher

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Stretching and Abridgment. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abridgment/stretching

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Stretching or Abridgment. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abridgment/stretching.

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