Abolish Meaning in English
word
əˈbɑɫɪʃ
uh-BAH-lish
ɐbˈɒlɪʃ
uh-BOL-ish
Definition
To officially end or stop something, especially a law, system, or practice.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and often used in political, legal, or historical contexts. Common with words like 'slavery', 'law', 'tax', or 'system'. Do not use for ending everyday habits—use 'stop' or 'quit' instead.
Spanish: abolir - suprimirPortuguese (BR): abolir - extinguirPortuguese (PT): abolir - extinguirChinese (Simplified): 废除 - 取消Chinese (Traditional): 廢除 - 取消Hindi: समाप्त करना - हटानाArabic: يلغي - يبطلBengali: উচ্ছেদ করা - বাতিল করাRussian: упразднить - отменить - аннулироватьJapanese: 廃止するVietnamese: bãi bỏKorean: 폐지하다Turkish: feshetmek - kaldırmakUrdu: ختم کرنا - منسوخ کرناIndonesian: menghapuskan
Example Sentences
They want to abolish the old law.
basic
Many countries have abolished slavery.
basic
The government will abolish this tax next year.
basic
Some believe it's time to abolish uniforms in schools.
natural
It took a long struggle to finally abolish segregation.
natural
There's a growing movement to abolish daylight saving time.
natural