rescinded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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South Africa's Franco Mostert received a full red card against Italy a fortnight later; again, this was rescinded.

From BBC

A governor from Odinga’s stronghold of Kisumu county had banned protests in the area but quickly rescinded and local government officials joined in Thursday’s demonstrations.

From Seattle Times

Doncic got the technical that was rescinded in the second of those losses Sunday.

From Washington Times

On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California — the wholesaler that supplies 26 agencies and 19 million people in the region — rescinded its unprecedented water conservation mandate.

From Los Angeles Times

Since this time, my elections manager has rescinded her resignation, and I have been able to recruit and hire some great candidates to fill the vacancies in my office, although none have any elections experience.

From Seattle Times