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 Culture Minister has accused them of treason and sought to revoke their citizenship. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to revoke the citizenship of its directors. — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

The trio of news networks was denied access to the White House complex last week and had their press badges revoked after the president took issue with their coverage of him. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

After launching investigations into the incident and initially revoking the five officers’ access to the systems, IMPD Chief Tanya Terry suspended and recommended terminating four of the officers after one already resigned. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026