abolition

The word “abolition” has 4 syllables: a-bo-li-tion.

It's pronounced as /əˈbɒl.ɪ.ʃən/.


What is synonym and antonym for abolition?

In the thesaurus, “abolition” has 15 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abolition along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for abolition

  • abolishment
  • abrogation
  • annulment
  • cancelation
  • cancellation
  • destruction
  • dissolution
  • elimination
  • eradication
  • nullification
  • overthrow
  • repeal
  • revocation
  • termination
  • withdrawal

Antonyms for abolition

  • approval
  • beginning
  • construction
  • enactment
  • establishment
  • institution
  • legislation
  • restoration
  • start
  • validation

Meanings of abolition

  • noun
    1. The act of abolishing; an annulling; abrogation.
    2. The state of being abolished.
    3. (often capitalised) The ending of the slave trade or of slavery.
    4. (often capitalised) The ending of convict transportation.
    5. An amnesty; a putting out of memory.

Example Sentences

  • Abolition of slavery was a pivotal moment in American history.
  • The activists fought tirelessly for the abolition of capital punishment.
  • The abolition of outdated laws is necessary for progress in society.
  • The parliament debated the abolition of certain taxes to stimulate economic growth.
  • She dedicated her life to the abolition of child labor around the world.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abolition, such as: abolishment, abrogation, annulment, approval, beginning, cancelation, cancellation.

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Related Words

abandoning

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abatement

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abatements

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abolishing

  • abandonment
  • abolition
  • annihilation
  • annulment
  • canceling
  • cancelling
  • carnage
  • destroying
  • dissolution
  • elimination
  • eradicating
  • eradication
  • erasing
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  • extinction
  • loss
  • massacre
  • murder
  • repeal
  • repealing
  • retirement
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  • revocation
  • ruin
  • slaughter

abolishment


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