rescinded

[ri-sin-did] / rɪˈsɪn dɪd /

VERB

declare null and void

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abrogate annul cancel dismantle invalidate lift overturn quash renege repeal retract reverse revoke set aside void

STRONG

backpedal countermand forget nix recall remove scrub

WEAK

X-out back out of backwater call off crawl out of pull the plug wangle out weasel out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow approve enact enforce establish institute keep legalize permit ratify sanction support uphold validate

Example Sentences

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On Monday Starmer’s spokesman said that had the prime minister been aware of the vetting fail, he would have rescinded Mandelson’s appointment immediately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Mojave National Preserve officials also rescinded the demand that the company pay damages stemming from the roadwork, the suit states.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The charge was rescinded after Denmark was liberated from Nazi Germany after WWII.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The Asian nation has also temporarily rescinded its environmental protection tax on petrol and diesel, which are also exempt from VAT.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

We were glad the order was rescinded, but suspicious as to why.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela