Synonyms

rescinded

American

[ri-sin-did] / rɪˈsɪn dɪd /

adjective

revoked, repealed, or canceled, sometimes because invalidated by later action or a higher authority.

The teacher's union has pledged to fight for reinstatement of the rescinded raises.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of rescind.

Other Word Forms

unrescinded adjective

Etymology

Origin of rescinded

rescind ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, the terminations through Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency within HHS, were rescinded, according to an administration official.

From The Wall Street Journal

The league ultimately rescinded the ban due to player and public outrage.

From Barron's

In 2020, Block Communications unilaterally declared an impasse in negotiations and rescinded the existing contract, forcing employees to switch to a far more expensive health plan.

From MarketWatch

Lief, who received a pink slip in February — it later was rescinded — said “it would be impossible not to worry about” the possibility of layoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

The force rescinded the community resolution in February and apologised to Theo the following month, in a letter seen by the BBC.

From BBC

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