English Synonym Finder

repeal

Definitions

The action of revoking or annulling a law or congressional act.

To officially cancel or rescind the validity of a statute or regulation.

Examples

The government decided to repeal the outdated law after years of public protest.

Many citizens gathered at the capitol to demand the repeal of the controversial tax policy.

Synonyms

revoke rescind annul abolish cancel nullify abrogate

Antonyms

enact ratify establish validate approve sanction uphold