Synonyms of revocation

revocation

noun

ˌre-və-ˈkā-shən 

as in cancellation

the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to

threatened the revocation of his son's driving privileges

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cancellation
• repeal
• abandonment
• abolition
• rescission
• abortion
• recision
• calling
• termination
• recall
• invalidation
• ending
• annulment
• dropping
• nullification
• surrender
• neutralization
• calling off
• reversal
• abolishment
• relinquishment
• stopping
• halting
• voidance
• rollback
• giving up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuation
• beginning
• initiation
• engagement
• commencement
• undertaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of revocation

Trump has lost many other legal challenges to his efforts to restrict the press, including in his first term the revocation of press credentials for Jim Acosta, then a CNN White House correspondent. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026

In the Acosta case, Kelly ruled that precedent required that the White House give proper notice of a revocation of a credential. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026

In the court filing, Diamantis acknowledged that state law allows the revocation of retirement benefits for corruption convictions. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026

While license revocations are extremely rare, critics say the threat of losing a license can pressure broadcasters and raise concerns about government interference in editorial and programming decisions. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026