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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During the 19th century, one by one nations finally ended their participation in the slave trade and abolished slavery.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s been that way for more than 70 years, ever since voter registration was abolished in the state in 1951.

From Los Angeles Times

He has eliminated whole layers of government, abolishing eight ministries or agencies and cutting nearly 150,000 jobs from the state payroll, while pushing ambitious rail and power projects.

From Barron's

A major shake-up of local government is underway, which will abolish some authorities, and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.

From BBC

Ministers had promised a draft bill would be published before the end of the year, aimed at reforming the leasehold system in England and Wales and moving towards abolishing it.

From BBC

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