abolish

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Learn the meaning of abolish with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

abolish

(verb)

Meaning

to formally put an end to something

Example

"The government decided to abolish the outdated law to improve equality."

Synonyms

terminateeliminateeradicate

Antonyms

establishcontinuemaintain

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'abolire', meaning to destroy or put an end to.
Related word forms
  • verb: abolished
  • noun: abolition