Abolish and Ratify

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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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Ratify is an antonym for abolish.

Ratify verb - To give official acceptance of as satisfactory.

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Abolish is an antonym for ratify.

Nearby Words: ratification, ratified, ratifying

war

abolish war

ratify war

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