rescinded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

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rescinded

At the end of the film, a title card reveals that Evans ultimately rescinded his claim for financial compensation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Wade’s parole grant was rescinded on Sept. 1, according to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation records.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Ahead of the 9/11 commemorations, some Gander residents had called for Hoekstra's invite to be rescinded.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

One rescinded the longstanding definition of "harm," which had covered habitat destruction.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

An advancement might take years to win, and then be rescinded in a day.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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