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repeal

verb

/rɪˈpiːl/

Meaning

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

The government decided to repeal the outdated law.

repeal a law

revoke, abolish, annul, cancel, rescind

enact, approve, establish

repeal legislation, repeal a law, repeal decision

to stop sleeping; to become alert

to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something

To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.

to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused