revoke revoke /riːˈvoʊk/

noun

1. The mistake of not following suit when able to do so  ( renege , revoke , renegue [British] )
   the mistake of not following suit when able to do so
   

verb

1. Cancel officially  ( annul , countermand , overturn , lift , repeal , rescind , reverse , revoke , vacate )
   cancel officially
    He revoked the ban on smoking
   He revoked the ban on smoking
    Lift an embargo
   lift an embargo
    Vacate a death sentence
   vacate a death sentence
   
2. (card game) fail to follow suit when able and required to do so  ( revoke )
   (card game) fail to follow suit when able and required to do so