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Revoke Definition & Meaning

revoke
noun
  1. the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
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"

"Revoke" in song lyrics

See how revoke is used in real songs:

  • "Administer sinister drag, while my life revoke"
    Dom Pachino f/ Bronze Nazareth, Kevlaar 7 — Vitamins
  • "First take this oath, promise I never revoke"
    Easy Mo Bee f/ Snoop Dogg, Glaze N.Y. — Sound of My Heat
  • "Define silly kids and flying privelages revoke"
    Sage Francis — Broken Wings

Usage tips for "revoke"

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Frequently asked questions

What does revoke mean?
the mistake of not following suit when able to do so fail to follow suit when able and required to do so cancel officially; "He revoked the ban on smoking"; "lift an embargo"; "vacate a death sentence"
What part of speech is revoke?
Revoke is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does revoke have?
Revoke has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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