mindmap root((取消)) revoke implies a calling back that annuls or abrogates what was previously done: had his license ~d for ninety days. reverse usually applies specifically to a high court's action in overthrowing a disputed law, decree, or court decision: the court of appeals ~d the opinion of the circuit court; when applied to actions or judgments of a non-judicial nature, it implies an upsetting of what was previously done: convinced the umpire to ~ his decision. repeal usually implies revocation of a law or ordinance by the legislative body that made it: ~ed the parking ban. rescind implies the exercise of proper authority in abolishing or making void: ~ed their earlier decision in a second vote. recall a less technical term, can replace any of the others: ~ a bid in bridge.