Definitions

rescinded

[ri-sin-did] / rɪˈsɪn dɪd /

VERB

declare null and void

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abrogate annul cancel dismantle invalidate lift overturn quash renege repeal retract reverse revoke set aside void

STRONG

backpedal countermand forget nix recall remove scrub

WEAK

X-out back out of backwater call off crawl out of pull the plug wangle out weasel out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve enact enforce establish institute keep legalize permit ratify sanction support uphold validate

Example Sentences

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The Asian nation has also temporarily rescinded its environmental protection tax on petrol and diesel, which are also exempt from VAT.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The NBA rescinded both fouls upon review the following day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

But two days later the government abruptly rescinded its approval, amid pressure from Washington.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Can a power of attorney be rescinded after two doctors say someone is mentally incompetent?

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

Owen therefore instructed Vernon and Shorey to return to South Africa, and the newspaper published a statement declaring that it had rescinded its sponsorship of the expedition.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer