Synonyms of abolishment

abolishment

noun

as in abolition

the doing away with something by formal action

recurrent calls for the abolishment of the electoral college

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolition
• repeal
• dissolution
• abrogation
• nullification
• cancellation
• annulment
• dismissal
• invalidation
• elimination
• avoidance
• withdrawal
• voiding
• suspension
• negation
• defeasance
• removal
• quashing
• abatement
• abortion
• prohibition
• rescindment
• banning
• revocation
• veto
• reversal
• rejection
• overruling
• retraction
• override
• liquidation
• outlawing
• recall
• eradication
• erasure
• calling off
• overturn
• forbiddance
• disallowance
• enjoining
• countermand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• establishment
• institution
• founding
• legalization
• ratification
• validation
• approval
• formalization
• legitimation
• passing
• permission
• authorization
• legitimization
• clearance
• endorsement
• prescription
• sanctioning
• commandment
• ordering
• mandating
• decreeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abolishment

Nelson doesn’t provide easy answers here or appear to attempt to make this film an advertisement for abolishment of capital punishment. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

The statement pointed to historic gains in the push for more diversity, including the abolishment of slavery and expanded voting rights. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has again called for the abolishment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement after the death of a man in Houston. — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Juneteenth commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States. — Danielle Broadway, Parents, 19 June 2026

The nation's newest federal holiday will take place in June and give many Americans a day off from work to commemorate the abolishment of slavery. — Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 June 2026

Its video shows Omar — at about four minutes into her speech — calling for the abolishment of ICE and for then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment. — Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026

Over the past year, ICE has faced intense scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers, some of whom have called for its abolishment. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026

The attorney general also took the opportunity to jab Cornyn, scrutinizing him for backing the abolishment of the filibuster. — Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026