revoke
Translation
to revoke, to cancel, to rescind
Examples
The government revoked his passport.
The government revoked his passport.
Your license may be revoked for speeding.
Your licence may be revoked for speeding.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to officially cancel (sth.) The government revoked his passport.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cancel, rescind, repeal, withdraw; Antonyms: grant, issue, approve
Etymology
From Latin 'revocare', from 're-' (back) + 'vocare' (to call). It literally means 'to call back'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a king 'calling back' an order he gave. He is 'revoking' it. This word has a formal, official feel.