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
abandon, abort, call, call off, cancel, cry off, drop, recall, repeal, revoke, scrap, scrub
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
2
to put an end to by formal action
- the new mayor vowed not to seek to rescind existing laws prohibiting smoking in the city's public places
abate, abolish, abrogate, annul, avoid, cancel, disannul, dissolve, invalidate, negate, null, nullify, quash, repeal, roll back, strike down, vacate, void
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
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
