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Meaning
Verb
●
To end a law, system,
institution
,
custom
or practice.
●
To
put an end to
or
destroy
, as a physical
object
; to
wipe
out.
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Origin
abolish
English
abolisshen
Middle English (1100-1500)
abolir
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
abolere
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Abrogate
Annul
Cancel
Dissolve
Nullify
Repeal
Revoke
Eliminate
Cancels
Eliminating
Abolition
Cancelled
Antonyms
Establish
Found
Related
Dismantle
Repeal
Defund
Reinstate
Eradicate
Outlaw
Enact
Privatize
Enforce
Disestablish
Disband
Overturn
Remove
Legalise
Reinstitute
Abandon
Oppose
Reject
Prohibit
Legalize
Nationalize
Ban
Amend
Curtail
Scrap
Nullify
Destroy
Halt
Impose
Defeat
Curb
Replace
End
Reform
Erase
Overthrow
Reduce
Uphold
Annul
Combat
Privatise
Renounce
Challenge
Condemn
Stop
Nationalise
Suppress
Implement
Revoke
Circumvent
Deregulate
Legislate
Decriminalize
Restrict
Enshrine
Criminalize
Revive
Uproot
Undo
Ratify
Strike Down
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