What does annul mean?
Annul means (transitive) To formally revoke the validity of..
Annul
/əˈnʌl/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To formally revoke the validity of..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To formally revoke the validity of.
- (transitive) To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.
Example Sentences
If you ask how religion thus falls on the thorns and faces death, and in the very act annuls annihilation, I cannot explain the matter, for it is religion's secret, and to understand it you must yourself have been a religious man of the extremer type.
Synonyms for annul
Antonyms for annul
Related Words
Word Forms
- annuls
- annulling
- annulled
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for annul?
Common synonyms include void, nullify, avoid, quash.
What is the opposite of annul?
Possible antonyms include uphold, validate, formalize.
How do you use annul in a sentence?
If you ask how religion thus falls on the thorns and faces death, and in the very act annuls annihilation, I cannot explain the matter, for it is religion's secret, and to understand it you must yourself have been a religious man of the extremer type.
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