Synonyms of repealing

repealing

verb

present participle of repeal

1

as in canceling

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

the company called the furniture store to repeal the order for six new desks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• canceling
• abandoning
• revoking
• scrapping
• aborting
• rescinding
• recalling
• scrubbing
• withdrawing
• reversing
• terminating
• suspending
• calling
• dropping
• calling off
• halting
• ending
• invalidating
• annulling
• nullifying
• abrogating
• retracting
• interrupting
• crying off
• voiding
• discontinuing
• stopping
• writing off
• taking back
• relinquishing
• rolling back
• recanting
• countermanding
• breaking off
• holding back
• surrendering
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• keeping
• engaging
• beginning
• starting
• commencing
• initiating
• promising
• pledging
• undertaking
• taking up
• taking on

2

as in abolishing

to put an end to by formal action

in 1933, Congress passed the 21st Amendment which repealed the Prohibition Amendment of 1919, thus making the sale, distribution, and use of alcohol legal once again

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolishing
• canceling
• overturning
• avoiding
• voiding
• vacating
• revoking
• invalidating
• rescinding
• nullifying
• annulling
• abrogating
• suspending
• withdrawing
• dismissing
• dissolving
• reversing
• negating
• quashing
• removing
• vetoing
• eliminating
• rejecting
• rolling back
• retracting
• striking down
• setting aside
• doing away with
• abating
• forbidding
• nulling
• prohibiting
• banning
• disannulling
• overruling
• outlawing
• overriding
• recalling
• erasing
• aborting
• eradicating
• enjoining
• countermanding
• calling
• disallowing
• dropping
• calling off
• annihilating
• liquidating
• throwing out
• writing off
• breaking down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enacting
• establishing
• instituting
• founding
• laying down
• legislating
• passing
• authorizing
• validating
• approving
• ratifying
• permitting
• legalizing
• allowing
• endorsing
• prescribing
• ordering
• legitimizing
• clearing
• mandating
• formalizing
• warranting
• legitimating
• commanding
• sanctioning
• decreeing

3

as in renouncing

to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)

if I find that you have been lying about this, I'll instantly repeal every promise I made to you

Synonyms & Similar Words

• renouncing
• withdrawing
• retracting
• denying
• abandoning
• contradicting
• refuting
• relinquishing
• abjuring
• repudiating
• recanting
• taking back
• reneging
• forswearing
• abnegating
• unsaying
• revoking
• disavowing
• forsaking
• negating
• recalling
• disclaiming
• disowning
• disproving
• spurning
• controverting
• rebutting
• surrendering
• disagreeing (with)
• disallowing
• negativing
• disputing
• giving up
• backtracking
• backing down
• backing off
• bolting
• gainsaying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• maintaining
• declaring
• stating
• adhering (to)
• claiming
• asserting
• admitting
• affirming
• acknowledging
• supporting
• proclaiming
• contending
• upholding
• defending
• professing
• endorsing
• adopting
• confirming
• backing
• accepting
• vowing
• embracing
• avowing
• vouching
• espousing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of repealing

Demolishing universities, assaulting the press, violently resegregating the public sphere, ramming degenerative AI down our throats, incarcerating mere zine makers, the regime is systematically repealing the right to culture. — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

In contrast to Democrats, their agenda has included repealing no-excuse absentee balloting, banning the use of ballot drop boxes and instituting stronger voter identification requirements. — Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Last month, the Environmental Protection Agency ceded some of its climate authority by repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas. — Lindsay Whitehurst, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Beyond aiding timber production, repealing the national rule could expand access for mining and other extractive operations, opponents say. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

When voters approved the county reform effort Measure G (more on that below) in November 2024, some ballot language had the unintended effect of repealing Measure J. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Abbott plans to work with the state legislature in 2027 on new laws for data centers, including repealing tax incentives. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

Fraga said repealing the resolution would not change federal immigration law or enforcement policy and argued that the city must follow existing federal and state laws while advocating for changes when officials disagree with them. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026

The Council earlier this month approved an ordinance repealing a July measure that directed the city manager to assess living conditions at the apartments and make emergency repairs. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026