rescind

[ri-sind] / rɪˈsɪnd /

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

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If you give an adviser power of attorney to make trades and don’t like it, you should always be able to rescind that permission.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

But while she was delighted when the opt-out system was introduced, she didn't realise the "fatal flaw" of next of kin being able to rescind their loved one's wishes.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Blanche told Martin to rescind the letter, which he did.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Selig on Thursday laid out a program in which the agency would rescind its previous advisories External link on sports-related event contracts and then propose new rules for public comment.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

“No thank you,” Rahel said, hoping that if she could somehow effect her own punishment, Ammu would rescind hers.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

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