Synonyms for repeal

Synonyms for (noun) repeal

Synonyms: abrogation, annulment, repeal

Definition: the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

Similar words: cancellation

Definition: the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement


Synonyms for (verb) repeal

Synonyms: vacate, countermand, overturn, lift, annul, repeal, rescind, reverse, revoke

Definition: cancel officially

Usage: He revoked the ban on smoking; lift an embargo; vacate a death sentence

Similar words: strike down, cancel

Definition: declare null and void; make ineffective

Usage: Cancel the election results; strike down a law


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