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abrogate

Meanings
  • Verb

    To repeal or revoke a law or decree.

  • Verb

    To annul or make void.

Antonyms

establish , fix , promulgate
Synonyms

abolish , annul , countermand , invalidate , nullify , overrule , overturn , quash , repeal , rescind , retract , reverse , revoke , set aside , supersede , suspend , undo , veto , void , waive , withdraw , abjure , annihilate , cancel , dissolve , do away with , end , obliterate , obviate , recant , subvert , terminate , vitiate , wipe out
Rhymes
Words rhyming with abrogate
abolish , obligate , validate
Variants
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abrogate , abrogated , abrogates , abrogating , abrogation , abrogations
Etymology
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From Latin abrogare, from ab- 'away' + rogare 'ask'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'abrogate' is often used in legal contexts.

  2. The power to abrogate is often a source of controversy in politics.

  3. The word 'abrogate' comes from the Latin word 'abrogare', which means 'to ask away'.

Related Concepts
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  1. Repeal: The act of revoking or annulling a law or decree.

  2. Revoke: To take back or recall a previously granted permission or privilege.

Quotes
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  1. For their part, some of the pipeline companies saddled with these contracts for high-priced, deregulated gas have declared that they will simply "abrogate" them …

    - Barry Commoner,{it}New Yorker{/it},2 May 1983

  2. We may not always like what we hear but we are always the poorer if we close down dialogue; if we "abrogate" free speech, and the open exchange of ideas.

    - Nikki Giovanni,{it}Sacred Cows … and Other Edibles{/it},1988

  3. If UAL continues to bleed red ink, some analysts say bankruptcy—which would allow it to "abrogate" its union contracts—may be its only hope.

    - {it}Business Week{/it},12 Nov. 2001
Culture
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In literature, 'abrogate' has been used to describe the power of a king or government to repeal or revoke laws or decrees. In art, it has been depicted as a symbol of authority and power.

How to Memorize "abrogate"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of striking through or crossing out a law or decree.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'abrogate' with the idea of authority and power.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'A Broke Gate' to remember the meaning of 'abrogate'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'abrogate', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Association with a common word: Think of the word 'brogate', which is not a real word. Now, add the letter 'a' at the beginning to form 'abrogate'. This can help you remember the spelling of the word.

2. Break it down: Break down the word into syllables - 'a-bro-gate'. This can make it easier to remember the spelling and pronunciation.

3. Use in a sentence: Come up with a sentence using the word 'abrogate'. For example, 'The government decided to abrogate the treaty due to irreconcilable differences.' Repeating this sentence in your mind can help reinforce the meaning and spelling of the word.

4. Mnemonic devices: Create a mnemonic device to help you remember the word. For example, you can remember 'abrogate' as 'A Big Rhino Gets Angry, Roaring and Terrifying Every Gorilla'. The first letter of each word in the sentence corresponds to the letters in 'abrogate'.

5. Visualize the word: Visualize the word as a picture in your mind. For example, you can imagine a big red 'A' on a gate, representing 'abrogate'. This can help you remember the spelling and meaning of the word.

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