Abolish

Quick meaning: Abolish is a verb meaning To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.

Meaning

To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.

More Meanings

1. (archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.

Example Sentences

And with thy blood abolish so reproachful blot.

Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.

The abolition of the death penalty in international law

His quick instinctive hand Caught at the hilt, as to abolish him.

Word Forms

• abolishes
• abolishing
• abolished
• abolisht

Synonyms for abolish

Depending on context, synonyms include abrogate, annul, cancel, dissolve, nullify, repeal.

Antonyms for abolish

Common opposites include establish, found, set up, launch.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include abolition, elimination, dissolve, removal, terminate, banish.

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