Definitions

revoke

[ri-vohk] / rɪˈvoʊk /

VERB

take back; cancel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abrogate annul deny dismantle dismiss invalidate lift nullify quash remove renounce repeal rescind retract reverse set aside vacate void withdraw

STRONG

abjure backpedal countermand disclaim disown erase expunge forswear negate nix obliterate recall recant repudiate scrub

WEAK

back out of call back call off counterorder declare null and void rub out wipe out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

affirm allow approve corroborate enact establish fix institute keep legalize pass permit ratify remain sanction stay support validate

STRONG

accept acknowledge admit build claim construct create

WEAK

authorize enforce

Example Sentences

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Several dozen companies have had their permits revoked, and the government will reportedly hand management of around a million hectares of land to a state enterprise.

From Barron's

The House approved a resolution revoking tariffs on Canada.

From Barron's

Letting users revoke ACH access — which stops automatic bank withdrawals — at any time is one of the things that differentiates cash-advance apps from traditional lenders.

From MarketWatch

The House of Representatives is set to vote on a resolution to revoke tariffs on Canada.

From Barron's

Among questions raised: Would the government revoke grants it had already awarded, as it did last year?

From Salon

revoke

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