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

In March, the Baltimore County Council passed, but then rescinded, earlier legislation that tied the hikes in salaries to members' pensions, the Banner reported. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

National leaders are now considering proposals to rescind the endorsement and prevent the LA chapter from using its resources to support her campaign. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026

That ban, which still allowed police to use several different grenades, has now been rescinded. — Elina Baudier Kim, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

At a hearing following the discovery, Morris’ defense attorneys argued that the law does not allow that a death penalty waiver be rescinded. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

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