English Synonym Finder

abrogate

Definitions

To repeal or do away with a law, right, or formal agreement.

To evade a responsibility or duty.

Examples

The new administration moved quickly to abrogate the outdated treaty that had hindered trade for decades.

The board of directors voted to abrogate the previous policy, citing its failure to address modern security concerns.

Synonyms

repeal revoke rescind annul cancel nullify invalidate

Antonyms

enact establish ratify institute uphold validate confirm