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

Addressing the visa revocations of Mexican politicians at her morning news conference Friday, Sheinbaum urged the United States to provide evidence of any allegations against them but said the issue would not lead to a conflict with Washington. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

During the case, Edney had to center his arguments on a state statute the county said was the reason for the revocation. — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Legal avenue opens up The revocation of the special-use permit stripped the facility of its ability to hold immigrants. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2026

Businesses that continue selling products covered by the ban can also face license revocation and civil fines of up to $10,000 per day. — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026