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 plaintiffs are seeking rescission of their investments in Wondermind, as well as damages and costs. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026

After the notice of rescission was sent, Teefey allegedly contacted Bespoke’s representatives suggesting that investors should not file a suit claiming the company had an escrow account to return the investments, this week’s lawsuit says. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Though the district’s attempt to reverse the rescission failed, Sacramento City Unified largely focused on the state’s acknowledgment that the teachers agreement would have improved its financial position. — Chaewon Chung august 11, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Loan funding time is dependent on full application and documentation submission; average funding time is 11 business days for 2025, including rescission. — John Csiszar, CNBC, 14 July 2026