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revoke Synonyms
Another word for revoke
Choosing another word for revoke depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To officially cancel, withdraw, or annul (a decree, decision, license, or privilege) so that it is no longer valid.
Usage Example
"The state board voted to rescind the contractor's operating license after multiple safety violations were uncovered."
Strongest
rescind
repeal
annul
cancel
nullify
invalidate
Strong
void
quash
abrogate
withdraw
• noun (Context 2)
In card games such as bridge or whist, an act or instance of failing to follow suit when holding a card of the led suit.
Usage Example
"The tournament director imposed a two-trick penalty after discovering the declarer's accidental renege."
Strongest
renege
• verb (Context 3)
To fail to follow suit in a card game despite holding a playable card of the required suit.
Usage Example
"She realized too late that she had revoked on the previous trick by playing a club while still holding a heart."
Strongest
renege
Opposites of revoke
The opposite of revoke shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
validate
ratify
confirm
enact
reinstate
grant
uphold
authorize
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Revoke. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/revoke