Synonyms of revoke

revoke

verb

ri-ˈvōk 

as in to cancel

to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

the judge revoked the jail sentence when the defendant promised to do community service instead

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cancel
• abandon
• scrap
• rescind
• abort
• repeal
• withdraw
• recall
• suspend
• terminate
• scrub
• call off
• call
• invalidate
• drop
• nullify
• annul
• abrogate
• reverse
• retract
• halt
• cry off
• discontinue
• end
• interrupt
• stop
• void
• recant
• take back
• relinquish
• write off
• roll back
• countermand
• hold back
• surrender
• break off
• give up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continue
• keep
• engage
• begin
• start
• initiate
• pledge
• promise
• undertake
• take up
• commence
• take on

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revoke

One of Mamdani’s early actions as mayor was to revoke an executive order issued by former Mayor Eric Adams adopting the IHRA definition for city agencies. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Many restaurants get high As In North Carolina, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant scores below 70%. — David Raynor, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026

In 2006, the IRS revoked or moved to revoke the tax-exempt status of 41 credit counseling agencies, including some of the largest, after finding that many were operating more like businesses than charities. — Lucy Jones, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Under state rules, companies must not pollute, and oil and gas regulators at the Corporation Commission can revoke injection permits and issue fines to those that violate regulations. — Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 27 Oct. 2026