repeal

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Pronunciation

IPA /ɹəˈpiːl/

Noun

repeal noun

An act or instance of repealing.

Verb

repeal verb

To cancel, invalidate, annul.“to repeal a law”
To recall; to summon (a person) again; to bring (a person) back from exile or banishment.
To suppress; to repel.

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Synonyms

annul cancel invalidate revoke veto annulment abrogation rescind countermand overturn reverse lift abrogate abolition cancellation revocation disestablish dismiss

Associated

contagious marginalization prohibition sodomy repealed liquor penal amendment corn amend laws affordable

Rhymes

zeal puerile genteel reveal keel peal surreal feel appeal heel

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