Make and Repeal

Make

Make verb - To put into effect through legislative or authoritative action.
Usage example: the legislature failed to make any new laws last session

Repeal is an antonym for make.

Nearby Words: makeup, making, maker

Repeal

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

Make is an antonym for repeal.

Nearby Words: repealed, repealing

Both words in one sentence

  • After taking a hit in the 1929 Crash, Nucky decides to make up for his loses by switching Republicans for Democrats and convincing these to repeal Prohibition.
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