abridge
(əˈbrɪdʒ) 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)
[C14: via Old French abregier from Late Latin abbreviāre to shorten]
> aˈbridgable or aˈbridgeable adjective
> aˈbridger noun