Synonyms of rescind

rescind

verb

ri-ˈsind 

1

as in to cancel

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 & Similar Words

• cancel
• revoke
• abandon
• scrap
• repeal
• abort
• withdraw
• recall
• terminate
• suspend
• scrub
• call off
• call
• nullify
• invalidate
• drop
• reverse
• annul
• retract
• abrogate
• halt
• cry off
• discontinue
• end
• recant
• interrupt
• stop
• void
• take back
• relinquish
• write off
• countermand
• roll back
• hold back
• surrender
• break off
• give up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• keep
• engage
• begin
• start
• initiate
• pledge
• promise
• undertake
• take up
• commence
• take on

2

as in to abolish

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rescind

However, proposed changes to the 2024 federal PFAS rule include rescinding the mixture provision. — Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

In that case, a Waukesha County judge agreed that the elections commission must rescind its guidance that allowed voters to cast a second ballot. — Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 29 July 2026

Under California law, proponents had until June 25 to rescind measures that earned enough signatures to qualify for the ballot. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

Earlier this summer, the commission also voted to rescind approximately 40-year-old affirmative-action guidance, with Lucas emphasizing that Title VII provides equal protections to every individual. — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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