revoke meaning and definition

REVOKE noun

Definition of revoke (noun)

1. the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
   • synonyms: renege

REVOKE verb

Definition of revoke (verb)

1. fail to follow suit when able and required to do so
2. cancel officially
   • "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
   • synonyms: annul, countermand, lift, overturn, repeal, rescind, reverse, vacate