Synonyms of rescission

rescission

noun

ri-ˈsi-zhən 

as in cancellation

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to

the judge ruled that the town's rescission of the contract was justified due the contractor's repeated failures to meet its obligations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cancellation
• repeal
• abandonment
• revocation
• abolition
• abortion
• recision
• calling
• recall
• termination
• ending
• annulment
• dropping
• nullification
• invalidation
• calling off
• reversal
• neutralization
• surrender
• abolishment
• relinquishment
• stopping
• halting
• voidance
• rollback
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• beginning
• initiation
• engagement
• commencement
• undertaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rescission

The impact of the rescission of future funding allocated for public media have already been felt. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026

Patel then demanded rescission of his purchase of Galloway Dental, the suit said. — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026

The Republican Congress did approve a handful of rescission bills in 2025, clawing back funds from various agencies, but the votes were controversial and tight. — Editorial, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026

Those rescissions are on hold while the states’ lawsuit plays out. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2026