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abolish

The correct spelling is abolish.

How to pronounce abolish

/əˈbɒlɪʃ/
verb

IPA: /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

Say it like: Abo-lis-h

The correct spelling is abolish. To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. For example: "Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century."

Usage Examples

Slavery was abolished in the nineteenth century.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice.
  2. 2.To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out.

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