Synonyms of rescinded

rescinded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• repealed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as in repealed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• repealed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Recent Examples of rescinded

The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

The fines could be rescinded if the coaches avoid sideline outbursts for the rest of the season, as the league calls for more civil interactions between coaches, players and officials. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

That order was rescinded and Willis remained superintendent until 1966. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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

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

On inauguration day, his administration rescinded guidelines that largely prevented immigration agents from making arrests at sensitive locations — including domestic violence shelters and hospitals. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026

This comes after the league rescinded fines levied against 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk and Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson for pretending to chug an imaginary drink. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026