What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
undeclare
Example
The government decided to undeclare the state of emergency after the situation improved. [undeclare: verb]
Example
The company had to undeclare their earnings report due to an error in the calculations. [undeclared: past participle]
rescind
Example
The school board voted to rescind the new dress code policy after receiving negative feedback from parents. [rescind: verb]
Example
The company had to rescind their job offer after discovering that the candidate had falsified their resume. [rescinded: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rescind is more commonly used than undeclare in formal or legal contexts. Undeclare is less common and more informal, typically used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between undeclare and rescind?
Rescind is more formal and commonly used in legal or official contexts, while undeclare is less formal and more casual in tone.
