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How do you spell Abolish?

Correct spelling

abolish

A + BOL + ISH. One B, one L.

Why is abolish spelled this way?

From Latin abolere, to destroy. The word implies not just ending something but erasing it entirely — abolition seeks to make something as if it never existed.

Common misspellings of abolish

aboleshabollishabolichabbolish

Example

The country voted to abolish the old law.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "abolish". A + BOL + ISH. One B, one L.
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