repeal

[ri-peel] / rɪˈpil /

NOUN

cancellation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolition abrogation annulment nullification revocation withdrawal

STRONG

invalidation rescinding rescission

WEAK

rescindment

Antonyms

WEAK

approval enactment passage sanction validation

VERB

declare null and void

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abrogate annul cancel dismantle invalidate lift nullify rescind reverse revoke set aside void wipe out withdraw

STRONG

KO backpedal blow countermand kill nix recall renege scrub vacate zap

WEAK

X out back out call off opt out shoot down stand down throw over wash out weasel out worm out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

enact pass

Example Sentences

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The bill became law but was repealed after a court fight.

From Salon

Until their repeal, these rules allowed the flourishing of independent production houses and the rise of cable television.

From MarketWatch

The measure drew widespread threats of boycotts by sports leagues and corporations, prompting its repeal the following year.

From Los Angeles Times

The government has addressed the issue, with the Ministry of Justice announcing plans to repeal the assumption in October.

From BBC

“I think the American palate for years leaned toward sweet… all the way back to Prohibition and its repeal,” he says.

From Salon