rescinded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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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has the authority to review foreign investments, said Monday that it has banned the acquisition and ordered it to be rescinded on national security grounds.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China’s National Development and Reform Commission said Monday that it had ordered the $2.5 billion acquisition be rescinded on national security grounds.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

The general call is rescinded… I await your decree.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The Asian nation has also temporarily rescinded its environmental protection tax on petrol and diesel, which are also exempt from VAT.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Although the order was soon rescinded, its sting lingered.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield