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Meaning of the word abolish in English

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abolish

US /əˈbɑː.lɪʃ/

UK /əˈbɒl.ɪʃ/

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Verb

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

Example:

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The government plans to abolish the tax next year.

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Slavery was abolished in the 19th century.

Synonym:

cancel repeal revoke annul nullify

Antonym:

establish institute create restore reinstate

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