abol

destroy, get rid of

Usage

  • abolish

    If someone in authority abolishes a law or practice, they formally put an end to it.

  • abolition

    the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)

  • abolitionism

    the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery

  • abolitionist

    a reformer who favors abolishing slavery

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