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- pronunciation:
- rih
pil
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
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verb |
| inflections: |
repeals, repealing, repealed |
| definition: |
to do away with or cancel officially.
The state government voted to repeal the law.- synonyms:
- annul, revoke, void
- antonyms:
- enact
- similar words:
- abolish, cancel, withdraw
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| related words: |
overturn, void |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of repealing.
Most people were happy with the repeal of the tax.
- similar words:
- abolition
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| derivations: |
repealable (adj.), repealer (n.) |
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