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abolish in Portuguese

abolish in Portuguese is abolir, suprimir, acabar com — abolish means to officially end a law, system, or practice.

abolish in Portuguese

abolir
verb
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
suprimir
verb
To end a law, system, institution, custom or practice. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
acabar com
verb
(archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
arrasar
verb
(archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]
destroçar
verb
(archaic) To put an end to or destroy, as a physical object; to wipe out. [First attested from around 1350 to 1470.]

What does "abolish" mean?

  1. verb To officially end a law, system, or practice.
    "The country abolished capital punishment in 1998."
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abolish in a sentence

  • The country abolished capital punishment in 1998.
  • Slavery was abolished in the British Empire in 1833.

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What is "abolish" in Portuguese?

"abolish" in Portuguese is abolir, suprimir, acabar com. abolish means: To officially end a law, system, or practice.

How do you use "abolish" in a sentence?

Example: "The country abolished capital punishment in 1998." In Portuguese, "abolish" is abolir, suprimir, acabar com.

Are there other ways to say "abolish" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 5 translations listed for "abolish": abolir, suprimir, acabar com, arrasar, destroçar.

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