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repeal Antonyms

Opposite of repeal

Because the opposite of repeal shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To revoke or annul officially (especially a law, statute, or legislative act).

Usage Example

"The newly elected parliament promised to enact the controversial regulations within its first month."

Strongest
enact
ratify
Strong
pass
institute
establish
validate
uphold
legislate

• noun (Context 2)

The action of revoking or annulling a law, statute, or congressional act.

Usage Example

"The legislature voted overwhelmingly in favor of the enactment of the outdated tax law."

Strongest
enactment
ratification
Strong
adoption
validation
institution
establishment

Similar words to repeal

Words similar to repeal shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

revoke
rescind
rescission
revocation
abrogate
abrogation
annulment
annul
See all synonyms of repeal

• Nearby Words

repay
repayable
repayment
repeal
repeat
repeatable
repeatedly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Repeal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/repeal
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