Search Dictionary
Definition of repeal

repeal

/rɪˈpiːl/
re · peal
Plural:repeals
•
Adjective:repealable
•
Past Simple:repealed
•
Past Participle:repealed
•
Present Participle:repealing
JUMP TO:

repeal Lexical Profile

repeal Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

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

Example

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

Synonyms
View all synonyms for repeal
Antonyms
View all antonyms for repeal

• noun

1

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

Example

"The legislature voted overwhelmingly in favor of the repeal of the outdated tax law."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for repeal
Antonyms
View all antonyms for repeal

• Rhymes for repeal

• Nearby Words

repay
repayable
repayment
repeal
repeat
repeatable
repeatedly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English repelen, borrowed from Anglo-French repeler ('to call back' or 'revoke'), formed from re- ('back') and apeler ('to appeal' or 'call'), ultimately from Latin appellare.

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Repeal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/repeal
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.