Synonyms of rescinded

rescinded

verb

past tense of rescind

1

as in canceled

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

• canceled
• revoked
• abandoned
• scrapped
• repealed
• aborted
• recalled
• withdrew
• scrubbed
• terminated
• reversed
• suspended
• dropped
• halted
• nullified
• called off
• called
• invalidated
• annulled
• abrogated
• retracted
• ended
• voided
• interrupted
• discontinued
• cried off
• recanted
• stopped
• countermanded
• relinquished
• took back
• rolled back
• broke off
• wrote off
• surrendered
• held back
• gave up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continued
• kept
• promised
• engaged
• began
• started
• initiated
• commenced
• pledged
• undertook
• took up
• took on

2

as in repealed

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

• repealed
• abolished
• canceled
• overturned
• voided
• revoked
• vacated
• nullified
• invalidated
• avoided
• annulled
• abrogated
• quashed
• dismissed
• dissolved
• negated
• suspended
• withdrew
• abated
• struck down
• set aside
• rolled back
• vetoed
• retracted
• rejected
• reversed
• overruled
• nulled
• disannulled
• countermanded
• eliminated
• banned
• did away with
• removed
• forbade
• prohibited
• recalled
• overrode
• erased
• outlawed
• aborted
• disallowed
• enjoined
• called
• dropped
• eradicated
• called off
• liquidated
• annihilated
• threw out
• broke down
• wrote off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enacted
• established
• instituted
• founded
• laid down
• approved
• passed
• legislated
• authorized
• validated
• ratified
• permitted
• allowed
• ordered
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• warranted
• prescribed
• formalized
• cleared
• mandated
• legitimized
• decreed
• legalized
• legitimated
• commanded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rescinded

Lawmakers in Canada, in an effort to be diplomatic, had rescinded that Online Streaming Act to get more favorable terms on a possible cross-border trade and tariffs deal. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

In February, the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded vehicle emissions standards. — Razak Diallo, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

The Sacramento City Unified School District on Thursday reaffirmed its support for the agreement with the teachers’ union rescinded by the Sacramento County Office of Education, stressing that the deal remains a key part of its solvency plan. — Chaewon Chung august 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Philadelphia Union 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan, whom Bright struck, had his red card, suspension and fine rescinded on Friday by an MLS Independent Review Panel. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

On July 6, reports stated that Harry was offered and had accepted an invite to stay at Buckingham Palace—but the invite was reportedly rescinded due to the lateness of his RSVP. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026

But Davies said that for Grayslake, after approvals are given, they can’t be rescinded. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

The Los Angeles City Council has rescinded camping bans on a dozen locations in Hollywood, Echo Park and Silver Lake at the urging of the area’s council member, who called the bans ineffective in addressing homelessness. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

In addition, the pageant announced that, as a result of her title being rescinded, Márquez would no longer travel to Puerto Rico in November to represent the country at the Miss Universe pageant. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026