Synonyms of rescinding

rescinding

verb

present participle of rescind

1

as in canceling

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

• canceling
• abandoning
• revoking
• scrapping
• repealing
• aborting
• recalling
• withdrawing
• scrubbing
• terminating
• suspending
• reversing
• calling
• dropping
• halting
• calling off
• annulling
• invalidating
• ending
• nullifying
• abrogating
• retracting
• voiding
• discontinuing
• interrupting
• crying off
• stopping
• taking back
• relinquishing
• writing off
• recanting
• countermanding
• rolling back
• breaking off
• holding back
• surrendering
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuing
• keeping
• beginning
• engaging
• starting
• promising
• initiating
• commencing
• pledging
• undertaking
• taking up
• taking on

2

as in repealing

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

• repealing
• abolishing
• canceling
• overturning
• avoiding
• voiding
• vacating
• revoking
• invalidating
• annulling
• nullifying
• abrogating
• dismissing
• withdrawing
• quashing
• negating
• suspending
• dissolving
• reversing
• rolling back
• striking down
• vetoing
• rejecting
• setting aside
• retracting
• doing away with
• nulling
• abating
• prohibiting
• removing
• forbidding
• overruling
• eliminating
• banning
• disannulling
• overriding
• recalling
• outlawing
• enjoining
• erasing
• countermanding
• aborting
• disallowing
• calling
• eradicating
• dropping
• calling off
• liquidating
• annihilating
• throwing out
• writing off
• breaking down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enacting
• establishing
• instituting
• founding
• laying down
• authorizing
• passing
• approving
• validating
• legislating
• permitting
• ratifying
• allowing
• endorsing
• ordering
• legalizing
• prescribing
• clearing
• legitimizing
• mandating
• warranting
• formalizing
• legitimating
• commanding
• sanctioning
• decreeing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rescinding

Multiple attempts to pass congressional legislation rescinding the medals have failed, with neither Rounds nor any other member of the state’s congressional delegation signing on as sponsors or cosponsors. — Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 3 Sep. 2026

When one of them challenged the order, a CDC medical officer recommended rescinding it, but Kennedy overruled that recommendation. — Debra Houry, STAT, 28 Aug. 2026

There has been overwhelming public opposition to rescinding the Roadless Rule. — Patrick Parenteau, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2026

The usual way a federal agency goes about rescinding an existing regulation is through a time-intensive process that involves proposing a new rule and taking public comment before issuing the final version. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

The Forest Service’s plan notes that rescinding the roadless rule would increase soil erosion and sediment pollution for about 24 million Americans. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The couple allege that Jacques, who represents Sjöö’s estate, breached contract conditions in selling the paintings to them and subsequently rescinding the sale. — News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026

Only five of the development hub concessions have been awarded, with the government already rescinding at least two other previous deals after companies missed their investment commitments, according to a report from Bloomberg. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Agriculture Secretary ​Brooke Rollins said in the release that rescinding the rule would improve forest health and ​reduce wildfire risk. — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026