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rescind

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of rescind

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

  • the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection
Synonyms of rescind

abandon, abort, call, call off, cancel, cry off, drop, recall, repeal, revoke, scrap, scrub
Words Related to rescind

abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off

recant, retract, take back, withdraw

countermand, reverse, roll back

break off, discontinue, end, halt, stop, terminate

hold back, interrupt, suspend

give up, relinquish, surrender
Near Antonyms of rescind

engage, pledge, promise

begin, commence, initiate, start

take on, take up, undertake
Antonyms of rescind

continue, keep

2 to put an end to by formal action

  • the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the cityʼs public places
Synonyms of rescind

abate, abolish, abrogate, annul, avoid, cancel, disannul, dissolve, invalidate, negate, null, nullify, quash, repeal, roll back, strike down, vacate, void
Words Related to rescind

countermand, override, overrule, overturn, veto

abort, call, call off, drop, recall, retract, reverse, revoke, suspend, withdraw

ban, enjoin, forbid, outlaw, prohibit

disallow, dismiss, reject

annihilate, break down, eliminate, eradicate, erase, liquidate, remove, throw out, write off
Phrases Synonymous with rescind

do away with, set aside
Near Antonyms of rescind

enact, lay down, legislate

establish, found, institute

formalize, legalize, legitimate, legitimize, validate

pass, ratify

allow, approve, authorize, clear, endorse (also indorse), permit, sanction, warrant

command, decree, mandate, order, prescribe

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