1) to make (a report, story) shorter, especially by using fewer words (abridge)
2) a set of words put with a diagram, photograph etc (caption)
3) (to produce) prayer, words etc in a singing voice (chant)
4) an expression of admiration, approval etc, either in words or by action (compliment)
5) (of speech, a style of writing, a person etc) giving much information in few words (concise)
6) (of speech, words etc) showing bad behaviour, a bad quality etc or one's low opinion; damaging a good reputation (derogatory)
7) a book explaining the words of a language arranged in alphabetical order (dictionary)
8) the same (used in lists to avoid writing words again) (ditto)
9) the omission of one or more words in a sentence, as in 'a table and chair (for . . . a chair)' (ellipsis)
10) the scientific study of the origin and history of words (etymology)
a (serious) disagreement
verbal fight
unrhymed verse (usually with 10 syllables in each line) used in poetry and drama
highly expressive, rhythmical literary piece
(a) strong argument, especially over social, moral or political matters
debate, dispute
a formal discussion, e.g. at a public meeting, by a committee
discussion of issues; consideration
the act of disagreement; the absence of agreement
dispute, quarrel
being argued about
argument
a disorganized quarrel in which everyone tries to give an opinion
battle, fight
(a portion of) a kind of colourless alcoholic drink
verbal fight
a Japanese verse from using 17 syllables in 3 lines
highly expressive, rhythmical literary piece
a piece of creative writing in a rhythmic (and often rhyming) form, usually designed to express deep feelings and thoughts
highly expressive, rhythmical literary piece
of spit
dispute, quarrel
(to take part in) a small or noisy quarrel
argument
an angry disagreement (between people or groups)
struggle, battle
(a system of) the words, meanings, expressions etc used in a particular profession, activity
wording
the printed words in a book; the original words of an author, apart from anything else in a book
subject matter of document
a slight quarrel
argument
a way of speaking; a spoken word or words
revelation
the total number of words that make up a language; (the range of) words known to, or used by, a person, profession etc
language of a person or people
(the ability to produce) the sounds made when speaking or singing; an act of expressing an opinion etc
expression, language
the way in which something is expressed; choice of words to express meaning
way of expressing a thought