abolish
Translation
to abolish, to do away with, to repeal
Examples
The government decided to abolish the old tax.
The government decided to abolish the old tax.
Slavery was abolished in the 19th century.
Slavery was abolished in the 19th century.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution) They voted to abolish the committee.
Similar Words
Synonyms: repeal, revoke, cancel; Antonyms: establish, create
Etymology
From Latin 'abolere' (to destroy), from 'ab-' (away) and 'olere' (to grow), literally 'to stop the growth of'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a bully being abolished from school – completely removed.