rescind

//rɪˈsɪnd//
C1Frequency Level 12Formal
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Verb

rescindInfinitive
rescindPresent tense
rescindedPast tense
rescindedPast participle
rescindingPresent participle
rescindsThird-person singular
1

To revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement officially.

The government decided to rescind the controversial law.

2

To take back or withdraw something previously granted or offered.

The company rescinded the job offer after discovering false information on the application.

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