abolish

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution

Example Sentences

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

Example Expressions

abolish slavery

Synonyms

eliminate, cancel, terminate, eradicate, end, annul

Entry 1

eliminate, cancel, terminate, eradicate

Entry 2

end, eliminate, terminate, annul, eradicate

Antonyms

establish, create, institute, implement, maintain

Entry 1

establish, create, institute, implement

Entry 2

establish, maintain

Collocations

abolish slavery, abolish system, abolish law, abolish practice, abolish completely

Entry 1

abolish slavery, abolish system, abolish law, abolish practice, abolish completely

Entry 2

abolish slavery, abolish law, abolish practice