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REPEALS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Repeals.

Repeals - as a noun

The act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abrogation13annulment11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancellation16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Repeals - as a verb

Cancel officially

Example: "He revoked the ban on smoking"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annul5countermand16lift7overturn11rescind10reverse10revoke13vacate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cancel10strike down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The government repeals a law that bans smoking in public places."
"The court repeals a ruling that favored the defendant."
"The committee proposes a bill that repeals several outdated regulations."
"The governor signs a bill that repeals outdated educational standards."
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Word Game Points

Is REPEALS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, repeals is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REPEALS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is REPEALS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, repeals is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REPEALS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is REPEALS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, repeals is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REPEALS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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