Continue and Rescind

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Continue verb - To remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state.

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Rescind is an antonym for continue.

Rescind verb - To put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to).

Usage example: the library refused to rescind its decision to include the controversial book in its collection

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Continue is an antonym for rescind.

Nearby Word: rescinding

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Rescind and Continue. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/continue/rescind

Continue & Rescind. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/continue/rescind>.

Rescind or Continue. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/continue/rescind.

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