rescind
verb
Simple meaning
To repeal, annul, or declare void.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
rihsindSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɹɪˈsɪnd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
transitive
To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.
transitive
To cut away or off.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.
Used this way, rescind is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in law or legal contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Law/legal
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Common Patterns and Combinations
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Related Words
Connected to the same idea, not synonyms.
- voidverb
- contractnoun
- cancelverb
- invitationnoun
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