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 57 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abolition

abatement
abolishment
abortion
abrogation
annihilation
annulment
avoidance
banning
calling off
cancelation
cancellation
countermand
defeasance
destruction
disallowance
dismissal
dissolution
elimination
end
ending
enjoining
eradication
erasure
extirpation
forbiddance
invalidation
liquidation
negation
nullification
obliteration
outlawing
override
overruling
overthrow
overturn
overturning
prohibition
quashing
recall
rejection
removal
repeal
repudiation
rescinding
rescindment
rescission
retraction
reversal
revocation
subversion
suppression
suspension
termination
veto
voiding
wiping out
withdrawal

Antonyms for abolition

approval
authorization
beginning
clearance
commandment
commencement
confirmation
construction
decreeing
enactment
endorsement
establishment
formalization
founding
indorsement
institution
legalization
legislation
legitimation
legitimization
mandating
opening
ordering
passing
permission
prescription
promotion
ratification
restoration
sanctioning
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The abolition of outdated laws is necessary for progress in society.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 89 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abolition, such as: abatement, abolishment, abortion, abrogation, annihilation, annulment, approval.

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