English / word
abolish
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution
In context
01
The country voted to abolish the death penalty permanently.
02
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
Synonyms
eliminate,cancel,end
Antonyms
establish,create,institute
Collocations
abolish slavery,abolish a system,abolish a law
Verb forms
Past: abolished · Past participle: abolished · -ing: abolishing