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- pronunciation:
- rih
sInd
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
rescinds, rescinding, rescinded |
definition: |
to take back or make invalid; revoke.
The government has rescinded the right to bear arms during the state of emergency.The commander decided to rescind his previous order.- synonyms:
- abrogate, annul, countermand, invalidate, nullify, quash, repeal, retract, reverse, revoke, undo, vitiate, void
- similar words:
- abolish, cancel, lift, negate, override, overrule, recant, remit, supersede, take back, unsay, veto, withdraw
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related words: |
annihilate, counteract, neutralize, overturn, quash, recall, vitiate |
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derivations: |
rescindable (adj.), rescinder (n.), rescindment (n.) |
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