Abrogate
Pronounced:
< ab-rah-gate >
< ab-rah-gate >
It means:
To put an end to something. Also: To end a law
Daily use:
We will abrogate the project. It is costing too much money.
We will abrogate the project. It is costing too much money.
Memory trick:
abrogate
ab (reminds of) = abort or end
ro (reminds of) = row or an item on a list
gate (reminds of) = gate, to lock behind a gate
Abort the row and lock it behind the gate.
End the item and lock it away forever.
Listen: Abrogate
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