Abolish
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Abolish [uh-bol-ish]

VERB

VERB

  • To do away with.

  • To end the effect of something.

Example

"A section of economists are in favour of abolishing the Income Tax."

"There are many advocates for abolishing the death penalty."

Synonyms

Abrogate, Annul, Cancel, Dissolve, Eradicate, Overthrow, Prohibit, Vacate

Antonyms

Allow, Approve, Create, Establish, Begin, Institute, Construct, Permit, Confirm, Sanction