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

The state didn’t fine Sunshine or suspend or revoke its license as a result of the violation, according to court records. — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

There is still legal uncertainty over whether the IRS can redefine racial discrimination in this way and revoke an institution's tax-exempt status as a result. — Steve Inskeep, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026

The license of the firm's founder and Wang's mentor, Zhang Kai, was revoked, and he was barred from leaving the country; other lawyers at their firm were suspended from practicing for six months, Wang said. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

The County Attorney’s Office petitioned the court to revoke Myers’ probation on July 8. — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026