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Abolish

To do away with wholly; to annul; to make void; -- said of laws, customs, institutions, governments, etc.; as, to abolish slavery, to abolish folly.

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Abrogate 76% connected

Abrogated; abolished.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Cashier 76% connected

One who has charge of money; a cash keeper; the officer who has charge of the payments and receipts (moneys, checks, notes), of a bank or a mercantil…

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Broader term 1

Remove 76% connected

To move away from the position occupied; to cause to change place; to displace; as, to remove a building.

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Abolishable 74% connected

Capable of being abolished.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Abolishable 74% connected

Capable of being abolished.

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Abolishment 74% connected

The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction.

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Abolishment 74% connected

The act of abolishing; abolition; destruction.

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Abolition 74% connected

The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; abrogation; utter destruction; as, the abolition of slavery or the slave trade;…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Abolition 74% connected

The act of abolishing, or the state of being abolished; an annulling; abrogation; utter destruction; as, the abolition of slavery or the slave trade;…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Establish 94% connected

To make stable or firm; to fix immovably or firmly; to set (a thing) in a place and make it stable there; to settle; to confirm.

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Establish 94% connected

To make stable or firm; to fix immovably or firmly; to set (a thing) in a place and make it stable there; to settle; to confirm.

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