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Synonyms of repeal

7 similar words

Another word for repeal is rescind. Other synonyms of repeal are abrogate.

Synonyms and similar words for repeal

verbMore synonyms

  • annul
  • cancel
  • invalidate
  • revoke
  • veto
  • rescindTo repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.
  • abrogateTo annul (as a law, decree, ordinance, etc.) by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or their...

Meaning of repeal

  1. verb To cancel, invalidate, annul.
  2. verb To recall; to summon (a person) again; to bring (a person) back from exile or banishment.
  3. verb To suppress; to repel.

Full definition of repeal

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Questions about synonyms of repeal

What is another word for repeal?
Repeal has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rescind and abrogate.
What does repeal mean?
Repeal means to cancel, invalidate, annul.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: repeal (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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