abrogate

The word “abrogate” has 3 syllables: ab-ro-gate

It's pronounced as /ˈæb.rə.ɡeɪt/


What is synonym and antonym for abrogate?

In the thesaurus, “abrogate” has 10 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for abrogate

Antonyms for abrogate

Meanings of abrogate

  • verb
    1. 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.
    2. To put an end to; to do away with.
    3. To block a process or function.
  • adjective
    1. Abrogated; abolished.

Example Sentences

  • The new law seeks to abrogate outdated regulations that hinder economic growth.
  • The treaty aims to abrogate the rights of warring parties to prevent further conflict.
  • The board voted to abrogate the contract due to breaches of agreement.
  • It's crucial to uphold democratic principles and not abrogate citizens' rights.
  • The company's decision to abrogate the partnership agreement surprised many stakeholders.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abrogate, such as: abolish, annul, approve, cancel, enact, establish, found.

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Related Words

abolish

  • abrogate
  • annul
  • cancel
  • destroy
  • dissolve
  • eradicate
  • erase
  • nullify
  • overthrow
  • overturn
  • prohibit
  • put an end to
  • repeal
  • rescind
  • revoke
  • set aside
  • stamp out
  • suppress
  • terminate
  • wipe out

abolishes

  • abrogate
  • annul
  • avoids
  • cancel
  • cancels
  • destroys
  • dissolve
  • eradicate
  • eradicates
  • erases
  • nullify
  • overthrow
  • overturn
  • overturns
  • prohibit
  • put an end to
  • repeal
  • repeals
  • rescind
  • revoke
  • set aside
  • stamp out
  • suppress
  • terminate
  • wipe out

backwater

  • abolish
  • abrogate
  • annul
  • backwoods
  • bush
  • cancel
  • country
  • countryside
  • dismantle
  • frontier
  • hinterland
  • invalidate
  • lift
  • outback
  • overturn
  • quash
  • renege
  • repeal
  • retract
  • reverse
  • revoke
  • set aside
  • up-country
  • void

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