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 lifecycle of that identity is known and security teams know when and how to revoke access under traditional frameworks. — Paul Zolfaghari, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

He was arrested again this week on a bench warrant for skipping out on a court hearing, which revoked his bail. — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Legislators considered revoking the veto to let other investors proceed, but never took action. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

The federal government has tried to withhold millions of dollars of highway funds from California and New York for failing to comply and revoke thousands more licenses, but that has wound up in court. — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026