Abolish and Break

Abolish

Abolish verb - To put an end to by formal action.

Break and abolish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Break" instead a verb "Abolish".

Nearby Words: abolition, abolishing, abolishment

Break

Break verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Usage example: the final vote broke the deadlock

Abolish and break are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abolish" instead a verb "Break".

Common collocations

system abolish system break system
rule abolish rule break rule
law abolish law break law
tradition abolish tradition break tradition
Other words: code, laws.

Both words in one sentence

  • When a hurricane threatens to destroy Mahagonny, Jimmy takes the opportunity to break the town's oppressive peace and quiet and calls on the people to live freely and abolish prohibitions.
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