Synonyms of abrogate
34 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for abrogate is abolish. Other synonyms of abrogate are overrule, annihilate and end. The opposite of abrogate is promulgate.
Synonyms and similar words for abrogate
verbTo annul (as a law, decree, ordinance, etc.) by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority...
verbTo put an end to; to do away with.
- abjure
- annihilateTo render null and void; to abrogate.
- cancel
- dissolve
- do away with
- end
- obliterate
- obviate
- recant
- subvert
- terminate
- vitiateTo make something ineffective, to invalidate.
- wipe out
Opposite of abrogate
verbMore antonyms
- establish
- fix
- promulgateTo put into effect as a regulation.
Meaning of abrogate
- verb To annul (as a law, decree, ordinance, etc.) by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or their successor; to repeal.
- verb To put an end to; to do away with.
- verb To block a process or function.
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Questions about synonyms of abrogate
- What is another word for abrogate?
- Abrogate has 34 synonyms on Word.ws, such as abolish, overrule, annihilate and end.
- What is the opposite of abrogate?
- The opposite of abrogate is promulgate.
- What does abrogate mean?
- Abrogate means to annul (as a law, decree, ordinance, etc.) by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or their successor; to repeal.
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