Synonyms of revocation

revocation

noun

ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 

as in cancellation

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

threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revocation

Details about his February 2025 arrest were also scarce during his hearing on the revocation of his supervised release. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026

Sources familiar with the situation, speaking anonymously as they were not cleared to speak publicly, said that if anyone had, deliberately or accidentally, incorrectly filled out one of the forms and that was brought to their attention, that could be considered grounds for revocation. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 June 2026

On June 5 — after a hearing on the issue was continued multiple times — a Platte County associate circuit judge sustained the one-year revocation and ordered it to begin immediately. — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026

Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly told CBS Colorado that Bauserman has had several revocations and suspensions of his license over the last 10 years. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026