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

The party’s divisions were even more apparent Thursday during a lengthy debate over a resolution calling for the formal abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2026

Hong has walked back the abolition of the Senate, and told Politico last week that Thanksgiving is her favorite holiday. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

During the Civil War, Dougherty opposed the abolition of slavery, but also did not support secession. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026

The Italian supreme court’s abolition of 2024 restrictions on citizenship by descent means American families who’d been torn apart by the new legislation can now be reunited. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026