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revoke
(r/I/'v/oU/k )

noun (n)

  • the mistake of not following suit when able to do so(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    renege
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of revoking.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • fail to follow suit when able and required to do so(verb.competition)
    source: wordnet30
  • cancel officially(verb.communication)
    Example:
    He revoked the ban on smoking.
    Synonym:
    annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, reverse, vacate
    source: wordnet30
  • To call or bring back; to recall.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To fail to follow suit when holding a card of the suit led, in violation of the rule of the game; to renege.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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