Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abolish
verb
/əˈbɒlɪʃ/
Definition
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
Examples
- Many activists worked hard to abolish the unfair law.
- The government decided to abolish the outdated tax system.
- She believed it was time to abolish the death penalty.
Meaning
To abolish means to eliminate or completely do away with something, usually a law, rule, or institution that is considered outdated or unjust.
Synonyms
- eliminate
- terminate
- do away with
- annul
- eradicate
