revoked

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

revoked

She was also charged with an infraction for driving with a suspended or revoked license.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

The agency noted that the European Commission revoked the drug's marketing authorisation earlier this month because "the benefits are no longer proven to outweigh its risks".

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

Rungo had her South African citizenship revoked in 2025.

From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026

Andrés Manuel López Beltrán, the son of Mexico’s former president, said the U.S. revoked his visa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Besides firing Carla, she’s also revoked my Internet privileges and canceled my in-person architecture lesson with Mr. Waterman.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon