Definitions

rescinded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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South Africa's Franco Mostert received a full red card against Italy a fortnight later; again, this was rescinded.

From BBC

A major incident declaration early on Saturday was rescinded on Sunday afternoon, the fire service said.

From BBC

Officials with The Terraces also questioned why DSS released a report on their evacuation in May, then rescinded it.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the documentary's subjects, Kent County Council leader Linden Kemkaran, said in a social post that she had "rescinded all permission" for footage gathered over several weeks to be aired.

From BBC

Unless Biden’s executive order is rescinded, it is unlikely U.S. government agencies would do business with NSO.

From The Wall Street Journal