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abrogate

verb

Meaning

  • To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.

  • To put an end to; to do away with.

  • To block a process or function.

Synonyms

abolish,
annul,
countermand,
invalidate,
nullify,
overrule,
overturn,
quash,
repeal,
rescind,
retract,
reverse,
revoke,
set aside,
supersede,
suspend,
undo,
veto,
void,
waive,
withdraw,
abjure,
annihilate,
cancel,
dissolve,
do away with,
end,
obliterate,
obviate,
recant,
subvert,
terminate,
vitiate,
wipe out

adjective

Meaning

  • Abrogated; abolished.