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- pronunciation:
- rih
pil
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
repeals, repealing, repealed |
definition: |
to withdraw, revoke, or make void, esp. by official action or proclamation.
The parliament repealed the latest export tariff.- synonyms:
- abrogate, annul, countermand, invalidate, nullify, rescind, revoke, void
- antonyms:
- enact
- similar words:
- abolish, cancel, retract, reverse, withdraw
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related words: |
invalidate, negate, nullify, overturn, quash, void |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the act of repealing, esp. a law or other legislative act.
- synonyms:
- annulment, nullification, rescission, revocation
- antonyms:
- enactment
- similar words:
- abolition
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derivations: |
repealable (adj.), repealer (n.) |
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