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Meaning of abolishes
The primary meaning of the word "abolishes" is to officially end or cancel something.
Etymology of abolishes
The word "abolishes" originates from the Latin words "ab" meaning "from" or "away" and "olese" meaning "to grow" or "to increase", but in this context, it is derived from the Latin word "abolere" which means "to destroy" or "to abolish"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of officially ending or canceling something
Synonyms
annihilates
eradicates
extinguishes
eliminates
nullifies
voids
cancels
repeals
revokes
rescinds
abolishes
terminates
ends
discontinues
suspends
repeals
quashes
overrides
invalidates
negates
obliterates
destroys
dismantles
demolishes
annihilates
eradicates
abolishes
abrogates
abolishes
extinguishes
Definitions
- To officially end or cancel something, such as a law, system, or practice
- * To completely destroy or get rid of something
Usage Examples
- The government abolishes the old tax law and introduces a new one
- * The company abolishes its outdated policy and adopts a more modern approach
- * The new regulation abolishes the use of single-use plastics in the city
Antonyms
establishes
creates
initiates
starts
begins
introduces
reinstates
restores
reestablishes
revives
strengthens
reinforces
upholds
maintains
preserves
conserves
protects
defends
supports
perpetuates
prolongs
extends