Abolish vs Dissolve vs Eliminate vs Terminate

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Abolish

Formal Acima de 10.000 (menos comum) C1 verb

Dissolve

Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

Eliminate

Top 2000 (comum) B2 verb

Terminate

Formal Top 2000 (comum) C1 verb

	Abolish	Dissolve	Eliminate	Terminate
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //əˈbɒlɪʃ// 🇺🇸 //əˈbɑːlɪʃ//	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈzɒlv/","/dɪˈzɒlvz/","/dɪˈzɒlvd/","/dɪˈzɒlvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈzɑːlv/","/dɪˈzɑːlvz/","/dɪˈzɑːlvd/","/dɪˈzɑːlvɪŋ/"]/	🇬🇧 //ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt// 🇺🇸 //ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt//	🇬🇧 /["/ˈtɜːmɪneɪt/","/ˈtɜːmɪneɪts/","/ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪd/","/ˈtɜːmɪneɪtɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪt/","/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/","/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪd/","/ˈtɜːrmɪneɪtɪŋ/"]/
Significado	Acabar oficialmente com algo ou cancelá-lo. To officially end something or cancel it.	Misturar algo num líquido até que se torne parte dele. To mix something into a liquid until it becomes part of it.	Acabar completamente com alguma coisa. To completely get rid of something.	Acabar com alguma coisa ou fazer parar. To end something or make it stop.
Exemplo	The government decided to abolish the outdated tax law.	The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot water.	We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money.	Your contract of employment terminates in December.
Registro	Formal	Neutro	Neutro	Formal
Quão comum	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	C1	C1	B2	C1
Classe gramatical	verb	verb	verb	verb
Colocações	abolish laws, abolish practices, abolish the death penalty, abolish slavery, abolish taxes	completely, gradually, slowly, in, completely, gradually, slowly, in, formally, officially, effectively	eliminate risks, eliminate competition, eliminate errors, eliminate waste	abruptly, prematurely, immediately, be entitled to, decide to, the decision to terminate something, the right to terminate something
Antônimos	establish, retain	solidify, freeze, coagulate	retain, keep, maintain	begin, start, continue
Erros comuns	Confused with 'eliminate' which implies removal but not necessarily cancellation., Using 'abolish' with non-nouns (e.g., cannot say 'abolish quickly').	Using 'dissolve' with an incorrect preposition, like 'at' instead of 'in'., Confusing 'dissolve' with 'solve', which means to find an answer., 'Dissolving' is not used in the passive voice as often as learners might think.	Confusing with 'limit' - eliminating means to remove completely., Using 'eliminate' intransitively without an object., Overusing in casual speech instead of simpler terms like 'remove'.	Using 'terminate' instead of 'finish' in informal contexts., Confusing with 'terminate' when discussing ongoing situations; it's for ending., Mispronouncing as if it has three syllables instead of two.
Notas de uso	Usado em um contexto formal, muitas vezes relacionado a leis, práticas ou instituições. Não é comum em conversas casuais do dia a dia. Used in a formal context, often related to laws, practices, or institutions. Not typically used in everyday casual conversation.	Comum em contextos de culinária ou química. Mais formal em discussões científicas, menos em conversas do dia a dia. Evite usar em contextos metafóricos, a menos que seja claro. Commonly used in cooking or chemistry contexts. More formal in scientific discussions, less so in everyday conversation. Avoid using in metaphorical contexts unless clear.	Use 'eliminar' em contextos formais e neutros, como em textos ou apresentações. Evite em conversas muito informais. Use 'eliminate' in formal and neutral contexts, like in writing or presentations. Avoid in very casual conversations.	Usado principalmente em contextos legais, de negócios ou técnicos. Não é comum em conversas casuais. Evite usar em contextos amigáveis ou informais, pois pode soar rude. Primarily used in legal, business, or technical contexts. Not commonly used in casual conversation. Avoid using in friendly or informal contexts as it may come off as harsh.

Veja em clipes reais

We need the heir of a major corporation to dissolve his father's empire.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

It will, however, dissolve metal, rock, glass, ceramic.

We need the heir of a major corporation to dissolve his father's empire.

Breaking Bad › S1 E2

It will, however, dissolve metal, rock, glass, ceramic.

Dissolve

Perguntas frequentes: Abolish vs Dissolve vs Eliminate vs Terminate

Qual é a diferença entre Abolish, Dissolve, Eliminate e Terminate?

Abolish: To officially end something or cancel it. Dissolve: To mix something into a liquid until it becomes part of it. Eliminate: To completely get rid of something. Terminate: To end something or make it stop.

Abolish, Dissolve, Eliminate e Terminate estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Abolish: C1, Dissolve: C1, Eliminate: B2, Terminate: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Abolish, Dissolve, Eliminate e Terminate?

Abolish: verb, Dissolve: verb, Eliminate: verb, Terminate: verb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Abolish: The government decided to abolish the outdated tax law. Dissolve: The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot water. Eliminate: We need to eliminate unnecessary expenses to save money. Terminate: Your contract of employment terminates in December.

Posso usar Abolish, Dissolve, Eliminate e Terminate de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Abolish, Dissolve, Eliminate e Terminate são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.