Abolish and Allow

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Abolish

Abolish verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865
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Allow is an antonym for abolish.
Nearby Words: abolition, abolishing, abolishment

Allow

Allow verb - To give permission for or to approve of.
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Abolish is an antonym for allow.
Nearby Words: allowance, allowable, allowing
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Common collocations

marriage abolish marriage allow marriage
death abolish death allow death
use abolish use allow use
weapons abolish weapons allow weapons
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