Definitions and Examples of remove, repeal, rescind
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To take away or eliminate something from a particular place or position.
Example
The company decided to remove all the outdated equipment from the factory floor.
To revoke or annul a law, policy, or regulation that was previously in effect.
Example
The government announced its decision to repeal the controversial tax law that had caused widespread protests.
To revoke or cancel a law, order, or agreement that was previously in effect.
Example
The school board voted to rescind its earlier decision to close down the music program.
Key Differences: remove vs repeal vs rescind
- 1Remove implies physically taking something away from a particular place or position.
- 2Repeal and rescind both refer to revoking or cancelling a law, policy, or regulation, but repeal is more commonly used in legal contexts, while rescind is used more generally.
- 3While remove can be used in any context, repeal and rescind are typically used in formal or official settings.
Effective Usage of remove, repeal, rescind
- 1Legal Documents: Use repeal and rescind in legal documents to refer to the cancellation of laws or regulations.
- 2Business Communication: Use remove to indicate the elimination of a product or service from the market.
- 3Everyday Conversation: Use these antonyms in everyday conversation to express the opposite meaning of reimpose.
Remember this!
The antonyms of reimposed are remove, repeal, and rescind. While remove implies physically taking something away, repeal and rescind refer to revoking or cancelling a law, policy, or regulation. Use these words in legal documents, business communication, or everyday conversation to convey the opposite meaning of reimpose.
