Synonyms

abrogate

American

[ab-ruh-geyt] / ˈæb rəˌgeɪt /

verb (used with object)

abrogated, abrogating

to abolish by formal or official means; annul by an authoritative act; repeal.

to abrogate a law.

Synonyms:

invalidate , void , nullify , rescind , revoke , cancel

Antonyms:

preserve , establish , ratify
to put aside; put an end to.

abrogate British

/ ˈæbrəʊˌɡeɪt /

verb

(tr) to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul

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Other Word Forms

abrogable adjective
abrogation noun
abrogative adjective
abrogator noun
nonabrogable adjective
unabrogable adjective
unabrogated adjective
unabrogative adjective

Etymology

Origin of abrogate

1520–30; < Latin abrogātus repealed (past participle of abrogāre ). See ab-, rogation, -ate ¹

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Meanwhile, roadworks and maintenance, all but abrogated in recent years due to the government’s financial woes, have been in full swing.

From Los Angeles Times

"Israel and Hamas both perceive that the costs of abrogating the ceasefire themselves are too high."

From BBC

Short of that, perhaps internal resistance within the administration or pressure from the public and the media might serve the oversight function that Congress, over the past eight months, has abrogated.

From Salon

Should we care about the deaths caused by abrogating our commitments?

From Salon

While there was pressure to abrogate the Indus Waters Treaty - a key river water sharing agreement - India opted instead to withhold any data beyond treaty obligations, Mr Bisaria writes.

From BBC

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