revoke

[ri-vohk] / rɪˈvoʊk /

VERB

take back; cancel

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish abrogate annul deny dismantle dismiss invalidate lift nullify quash remove renounce repeal rescind retract reverse set aside vacate void withdraw

STRONG

abjure backpedal countermand disclaim disown erase expunge forswear negate nix obliterate recall recant repudiate scrub

WEAK

back out of call back call off counterorder declare null and void rub out wipe out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

affirm allow approve corroborate enact establish fix institute keep legalize pass permit ratify remain sanction stay support validate

STRONG

accept acknowledge admit build claim construct create

WEAK

authorize enforce

Example Sentences

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“There would be no issue revoking that trust in full or in part and disposing of those assets in a different manner,” he says.

From MarketWatch

Northern Cyprus has its own fertility laws but, unlike the UK, it does not have an independent fertility regulator to monitor clinics, uphold standards and, if necessary, revoke licenses.

From BBC

In that 2024 case, the state bar revoked Mr. Eastman’s license for alleged misrepresentations of law and misleading statements.

From The Wall Street Journal

The diplomat has had their accreditation revoked and been ordered to leave the country within two weeks.

From BBC

Unable to work, she has lost her business and her driving licence was revoked because she is not safe to get behind the wheel.

From BBC

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