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prorogue

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Synonyms & Antonyms of prorogue

to bring to a formal close for a period of time

the legislative session was prorogued for the summer

Synonyms for prorogue

adjourn,
prorogate,
recess,
suspend

Words Related to prorogue

break off,
disband,
discontinue,
disperse,
intermit,
interrupt

defer,
hold off,
postpone,
put off,
reserve,
shelve,
table

dissolve,
end,
halt,
stop,
terminate

break up,
close,
conclude,
wind up,
wrap up

abort,
call,
call off,
drop,
recall,
repeal,
rescind,
revoke

abrogate,
annul,
invalidate,
negate,
nullify,
quash,
void

Near Antonyms for prorogue

inaugurate,
launch,
open

carry on,
continue,
draw out,
extend,
proceed,
prolong

renew,
reopen,
resume

assemble,
call,
convene,
convoke,
muster,
rally,
summon

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