Synonyms for revoke

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ri-vohk

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈvoʊk

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Définition of revoke

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French revoquer (13c.), from Latin revocare "rescind, call back," from re- "back" (see re-) + vocare "to call" (see voice (n.)). Related: Revoked; revoking.

verb take back; cancel

Example sentences :

Fate has cut and shuffled the cards for you; the game is yours, unless you revoke.
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

But pray, Sir, interrupting him, how came you to apprehend that I should revoke my intention?
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

"It's not too late to revoke my opinion," said she, passionately.
Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever

It had been necessary for Parliament to revoke its old persecuting statutes.
Extract from : « John Knox » by A. Taylor Innes

A revoke cannot be claimed after the cards are cut for the next deal.
Extract from : « The Laws of Euchre » by H. C. Leeds

In no case can a player be compelled to play a card which would oblige him to revoke.
Extract from : « The Laws of Euchre » by H. C. Leeds

At the end of the hand the claimants of a revoke may search all the tricks.
Extract from : « The Laws of Euchre » by H. C. Leeds

The penalty of a revoke takes precedence of all other scores.
Extract from : « The Laws of Euchre » by H. C. Leeds

When you are dummy the new rules permit you to call a revoke.
Extract from : « You Should Worry Says John Henry » by George V. Hobart

You've got to agree with me that the inspectors will suspend you—revoke your license.
Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day

Antonyms for revoke

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