annul

/ˈænjuːl/

Definitions

1. verb

to declare or make something invalid or ineffective

“The judge annulled the marriage due to lack of consent.”

2. verb

to cancel or abolish something

“The government annulled the unpopular law.”

3. noun

the act of declaring or making something invalid or ineffective

“The annulment of the contract led to a significant financial loss.”

4. noun

a person or thing that is declared or made invalid or ineffective

“The annulment of the company’s assets made it bankrupt.”

Synonyms

  • abolish
  • cancel
  • invalidate
  • nullify

Antonyms

  • affirm
  • confirm
  • validate