rescinded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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Contracts may also be rescinded if they contain unconscionable terms, meaning the agreement is extremely one-sided or harsh — especially in cases involving a serious mistake by one party that makes enforcement unfair.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

China’s National Development and Reform Commission, which has the authority to review foreign investments, said Monday that it has banned the acquisition and ordered it to be rescinded on national security grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

China’s National Development and Reform Commission said Monday that it had ordered the $2.5 billion acquisition be rescinded on national security grounds.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

After the strikes were announced, the government rescinded a key part of its offer to them by withdrawing 1,000 extra training places.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

We were glad the order was rescinded, but suspicious as to why.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela