DROP SYNONYM

Function

DROP SYNONYM is used to delete a synonym object.

Precautions

Only a synonym owner or a system administrator can run the DROP SYNONYM command.

Syntax

DROP SYNONYM [ IF EXISTS ] synonym_name [ CASCADE | RESTRICT ];

Parameter Description

• IF EXISTS

  Send a notice instead of reporting an error if the specified synonym does not exist.

• synonym_name

  Name of a synonym (optionally with schema names)

• CASCADE | RESTRICT
  • CASCADE: automatically deletes objects (such as views) that depend on the synonym to be deleted.
  • RESTRICT: refuses to delete the synonym if any objects depend on it. This is the default.

Examples

Delete a synonym.

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DROP SYNONYM t1;
DROP SCHEMA ot CASCADE;

Helpful Links

ALTER SYNONYM and CREATE SYNONYM