Synonyms for

Revoked

Verb / rɪˈvəʊkt / / ri:ˈvəʊkt / Another word for revoked — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To officially cancel or withdraw something, such as a law or license.

Synonyms & similar words

rescind repeal countermand revoke reverse lift vacate overturn annul annul cancel invalidate rescind repeal nullify abolish withdraw void undo retract reverse quash overturn negate invalidate abolish recall relinquish revoke

Synonyms by register

Formal

rescinded annulled invalidated nullified

Informal

called off taken back canceled

Literary

abrogated retracted

Antonyms

granted allowed permitted approved validated confirmed upheld

Common collocations

  • license revoked
  • permit revoked
  • order revoked
  • decision revoked
  • privilege revoked
  • access revoked
  • status revoked

Word family

noun revocation
verb revoke
adjective revoked

Usage note

Often used in legal or official contexts to indicate that a right, permission, or decision has been officially withdrawn. It implies a formal cancellation.

Example sentences

  1. The judge revoked the criminal's bail.
  2. The government revoked the company's license for violating safety regulations.
  3. The homeowner revoked the contractor's permission to work on their property.
  4. The school revoked the student's scholarship due to poor academic performance.
  5. The bank revoked the credit card due to non-payment.

Quotes

  • Trust can be revoked in the blink of an eye. And it is never easy to get it back.
  • Freedom of speech is never absolute. You have to weigh it against other values.
  • The right to freedom of speech is not absolute in any country and the limitations vary.

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