Synonyms of do away with

do away with

phrase

1

as in abolish

to put an end to by formal action

They decided to do away with the old dress code.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolish
• repeal
• cancel
• set aside
• strike down
• avoid
• roll back
• void
• overturn
• null
• vacate
• invalidate
• quash
• withdraw
• rescind
• dissolve
• dismiss
• annul
• nullify
• abrogate
• revoke
• suspend
• call off
• negate
• abate
• reverse
• remove
• reject
• veto
• retract
• disannul
• eliminate
• recall
• override
• overrule
• prohibit
• break down
• forbid
• ban
• write off
• abort
• outlaw
• erase
• throw out
• enjoin
• countermand
• call
• drop
• eradicate
• disallow
• liquidate
• annihilate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• found
• enact
• establish
• lay down
• institute
• legitimate
• pass
• legislate
• approve
• order
• allow
• permit
• authorize
• warrant
• clear
• sanction
• validate
• command
• mandate
• legitimize
• decree
• legalize
• formalize
• ratify
• prescribe
• endorse

2

as in murder

to put to death deliberately

He resolved to do away with the man who killed his parents.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• murder
• assassinate
• put away
• slay
• execute
• off
• take out
• do in
• kill
• get
• bump off
• knock off
• terminate
• dispatch
• rub out
• liquidate
• whack
• cut down
• blow away
• snuff
• destroy
• ice
• neutralize
• slaughter
• shoot down
• shoot
• carry off
• blot out
• croak
• fell
• mow (down)
• claim
• wipe out
• eliminate
• butcher
• massacre
• smite
• eradicate
• exterminate
• zap
• annihilate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restore
• raise
• animate
• revive
• resurrect
• resuscitate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of do away with

Promoted from defensive line coach to coordinator, Leonard is doing away with the 4-3 and switching to a 3-4 front intended to give the Raiders more flexibility and less predictability. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 16 July 2026

The Big 12 did away with its preseason poll, which was determined by votes from the league’s coaches, several seasons ago. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026

The rule change would do away with this objective and instead require action only if the exposure rose to 25 mrem in a year. — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Trinity Byars made history two years ago, becoming the first active NCAA player to sign with a National Women’s Soccer League club after the league did away with its draft. — Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026