revoke
verb (used with object)
to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal.
revoked
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past participleof revoke.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof revoke.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
revokeverb (used with object)to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal.
Example Sentences
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The US still does not have an ambassador stationed in Brasilia, and Brazil's ambassador to Washington finds herself in limbo after her US visa was revoked.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
That review found "errors" resulting in Bechi's parole being revoked.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
State Department revoked Torres’ visa in May 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
It also revoked Ávila’s visa, without disclosing the reason.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The only thing that sticks in my head is that it has a clock, and we must be back inside 13 by the designated hour or our hunting privileges will be revoked.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
