Synonyms of abolition

abolition

noun

ˌa-bə-ˈli-shᵊn 

as in repeal

the doing away with something by formal action

calls for the abolition of the death penalty

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of abolition

Fuller, an early feminist, played a central role in many progressive movements in 19th century America, including abolition and prison reform. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 July 2026

Like most Democrats at the time, they were aligned with the South, opposed to abolition, and believed that states, rather than the federal government, should decide whether to prohibit chattel slavery. — Christopher Lynch, The Conversation, 1 July 2026

He was ultimately released after President Prabowo Subianto granted abolition. — Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026

Nancy Giles explores how Douglass used the early photographic medium to promote the cause of abolition. — David Morgan, CBS News, 26 June 2026