'Rescind' definitions:
Definition of 'rescind'
From: WordNet
Definition of 'Rescind'
From: GCIDE
- Rescind \Re*scind"\ (r?-s?nd"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rescinded; p. pr. & vb. n. Rescinding.] [L. rescindere, rescissum; pref re- re- + scindere to cut, split: cf. F. rescinder. See Shism.]
- 1. To cut off; to abrogate; to annul. [1913 Webster]
- The blessed Jesus . . . did sacramentally rescind the impure relics of Adam and the contraction of evil customs. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Specifically, to vacate or make void, as an act, by the enacting authority or by superior authority; to repeal; as, to rescind a law, a resolution, or a vote; to rescind a decree or a judgment. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: To revoke; repeal; abrogate; annul; recall; reverse; vacate; void. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'rescind'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abbreviate,
- abolish,
- abridge,
- abrogate,
- annul,
- blot out,
- blue-pencil,
- bowdlerize,
- cancel,
- censor,
- countermand,
- counterorder,
- cross out,
- cut,
- delete,
- disannul,
- dismantle,
- do away with,
- edit,
- edit out,
- erase,
- expunge,
- expurgate,
- invalidate,
- kill,
- lift,
- make void,
- nullify,
- omit,
- override,
- overrule,
- recall,
- recant,
- renege,
- repeal,
- retract,
- reverse,
- revoke,
- rub out,
- set aside,
- strike,
- strike off,
- strike out,
- suspend,
- vacate,
- void,
- waive,
- withdraw,
- write off