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

Burgum’s ruling, which is being appealed by American Prairie and several other conservation groups, follows the BLM’s official rescission of the Public Land Rule in May. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026

The rescission of the agreements would mean a step back from protecting vulnerable students in schools, said Shiwali Patel, senior director of education justice at the National Women’s Law Center. — ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026

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