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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The UK, which was one of the major slaving nations before going on to lead the fight to abolish the trade, has also repeatedly ruled out paying reparations.

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The remaining 92 hereditary seats in the Lords will be abolished at the end of the parliamentary session, expected in April or May.

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Meanwhile Scotrail has been brought into public ownership, as promised, and peak rail fares have been abolished.

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The network of 15 councils in Essex will be abolished and replaced with five local authorities, the government has announced.

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The current 15 authorities and two levels of local government are due to be abolished and replaced with between three and five all-purpose unitary councils.

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