Revoke — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ri-ˈvōk/ re·voke

Meaning & Definition of Revoke

Revoke (verb)

  1. to annul by recalling or taking back, rescind
  2. to bring or call back
  3. to fail to follow suit when able in a card game in violation of the rules

Revoke (noun)

  1. an act or instance of revoking in a card game

Revoke (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put an end to (something planned or previously agreed to)

    "the judge revoked the jail sentence when the defendant promised to do community service instead"

    similar: abandon, abort, call, call off, cancel, cry off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, scrap, scrub
    related: abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off, recant, retract, take back, withdraw, countermand, reverse, roll back, break off, discontinue, end, halt, stop, terminate, hold back, interrupt, suspend, give up, relinquish, surrender
    opposite: continue, keep
    near: engage, pledge, promise, begin, commence, initiate, start, take on, take up, undertake

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Revoke

The most common words with a similar meaning to Revoke:

abandon, abort, call, call off, cancel, cry off, drop, recall, repeal, rescind, scrap, scrub

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Revoke

Words with the opposite meaning of Revoke:

continue, keep

Related Words for Revoke

abrogate, annul, invalidate, nullify, void, write off, recant, retract, take back, withdraw, countermand, reverse, roll back, break off, discontinue, end, halt, stop, terminate, hold back, interrupt, suspend, give up, relinquish, surrender

Near Antonyms of Revoke

engage, pledge, promise, begin, commence, initiate, start, take on, take up, undertake

Word Forms of Revoke

Inflections: revoked, revoking

Derived words: revoker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Revoke

Middle English, from Anglo-French revocer, revoquer, from Latin revocare, from re- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice voice

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Revoke

What does "Revoke" mean?

"Revoke" means to annul by recalling or taking back, rescind. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to annul by recalling or taking back, rescind.

What is another word for "Revoke"?

Other words for "Revoke" include abandon, abort, call, call off, cancel, cry off, drop and recall. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Revoke" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Revoke"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Revoke". Common alternatives include abandon, abort, call, call off, cancel, cry off, drop, recall, repeal and rescind.

What is the opposite of "Revoke"?

Antonyms of "Revoke" include continue and keep. Near antonyms include engage, pledge, promise and begin.

How do you use "Revoke" in a sentence?

Examples of "Revoke" in a sentence: "the judge revoked the jail sentence when the defendant promised to do community service instead".

Is "Revoke" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Revoke" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Revoke"?

"Revoke" is pronounced /ri-ˈvōk/ and divided into syllables as re·voke.

What is the origin of the word "Revoke"?

"Revoke" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French revocer, revoquer, from Latin revocare, from re- + vocare to call, from voc-, vox voice voice. First known use: 14th centuryt.