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Rescind vs Resuscitate - What's the difference?

rescind | resuscitate |

In transitive terms the difference between rescind and resuscitate

is that rescind is to repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect while resuscitate is to restore consciousness, vigor, or life to.

As an adjective resuscitate is

restored to life.

rescind

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • To repeal, annul, or declare void; to take (something such as a rule or contract) out of effect.
  • The agency will rescind the policy because many people are dissatisfied with it.

    Synonyms

    * annul * cancel * repeal

    Anagrams

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    resuscitate

    English

    Verb

    (resuscitat)
  • To restore consciousness, vigor, or life to.
  • to resuscitate''' a drowned person; to '''resuscitate withered plants
  • To regain consciousness.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • (obsolete) Restored to life.
  • (Bishop Gardiner)