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

Prosecutors must establish a legally sufficient connection between the circumstances of naturalization and the grounds for revocation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Eight or more points inside 18 months can bring a first point suspension of 30 days, while 12 points inside 12 months can bring a one-year revocation. — Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

What does not yet exist at cross-domain scale is globally discoverable, low-latency revocation of portable mandates across counterparties who have never met the principal. — Michael Riedl, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Social media users will use the revocation of media access to beat up TCU whenever the mood strikes. — Mac Engel september 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026