abolish

verb abol·ish \ə-ˈbä-lish\

: to officially end or stop (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something)

Full Definition of ABOLISH

transitive verb

: to end the observance or effect of : annul <abolish a law> <abolish slavery>

: destroy

— abol·ish·able \-li-shə-bəl\ adjective

— abol·ish·er noun

— abol·ish·ment \-mənt\ noun

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Origin of ABOLISH

Middle English abolisshen, from Middle French aboliss-, stem of abolir, from Latin abolēre; probably akin to adolescere to grow up — more at adult

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to ABOLISH

Synonyms: abate, abrogate, annul, avoid, cancel, disannul, dissolve, invalidate, negate, null, nullify, quash, repeal, rescind, roll back, strike down, vacate, void, do away with, set aside

Rhymes with ABOLISH

demolish

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abolish

verb abol·ish \ə-ˈbä-lish\

abol·ishedabol·ish·ing

Definition of ABOLISH for Kids

: to do away with : put an end to <abolish discrimination>

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