Definitions

abolish

[uh-bol-ish] / əˈbɒl ɪʃ /

VERB

do away with or put an end to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrogate annul cancel dissolve eradicate nullify overthrow overturn prohibit put an end to repeal rescind revoke set aside stamp out suppress terminate wipe out

STRONG

abate annihilate destroy disestablish end erase expunge extinguish extirpate finish inhibit invalidate kill negate nix obliterate quash repudiate scrub squelch subvert supersede undo vacate vitiate void zap

WEAK

call off put kibosh on put the kibosh on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve create establish fix institute pass permit sanction validate

STRONG

aid assist bear begin build commence construct give birth help initiate keep revive save schedule set up start

WEAK

confirm continue enact legalize promote ratify support uphold

Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, the policy wasn’t abolished until the late 1960s.

From Salon

Then, the VAT exemption for electric vehicles would be abolished entirely by 2027.

From Barron's

In 1905, the Industrial Workers of the World rejected the AFL’s narrow craft unionism, calling for one big union uniting all workers to abolish wage labor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Labour had planned to abolish this qualifying period completely, alongside a new legal probation period to be determined after a consultation.

From BBC

Rank’s shares—which rallied Wednesday after the U.K. government said it would abolish a bingo duty—dropped 10% on Thursday after the company issued a profit warning.

From The Wall Street Journal

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