English dictionary

abolish

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

do away with

verb.social

Examples
Slavery was abolished in the mid-19th century in America and in Russia.

Synonyms eliminate get rid of obviate rid of

Antonyms establish found launch set up

Source: WordNet 3.0
To do away with wholly; to annul; to make void; -- said of laws, customs, institutions, governments, etc.; as, to <i>abolish</i> slavery, to <i>abolish</i> folly.

verb

Source: webster1913