Understanding Abolition: Definition, Synonyms, and Antonyms

Abolishing means to do away with or eliminate something, usually a system, institution, or practice that is considered outdated, oppressive, or no longer needed.
Example: The government abolished the death penalty in their country.
Synonyms for abolish include:
* Eliminate
* Eradicate
* Do away with
* Get rid of
* Abrogate
* Repeal
* Nullify
* Cancel out

Antonyms for abolish include:

* Establish
* Create
* Found
* Inaugurate
* Institutionalize
* Enact
* Implement
* Ratify

Abolition can refer to the act of abolishing something, or the result of that act. For example, the Emancipation Proclamation was an abolition of slavery in the United States.

In addition to its legal and political connotations, abolish can also be used more broadly to describe the elimination of anything that is considered harmful or undesirable. For example, a person might advocate for the abolition of poverty, racism, or gender inequality.