Synonyms for invalidate
Synonyms by meaning
Verb
1. Nullify — to make invalid (especially in to contract law)
nullify, annul, negate, abrogate, quash, repeal, abolish, vacate, rescind, avoid, neutralize, neutralise UK, extinguish, overthrow, undo, irritate, disannul, revoke, overrule, annihilate, countermand
Definitions
- v. 1
To make invalid (especially in to contract law)
The circuit court judge's ruling was invalidated by a superior judge.
- v. 2
To make or declare (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous; disprove.
- v. 3
To render invalid; discredit.
Telling an angry person to "calm down" can invalidate their feelings.
Related words
- Word family
- invalidator
Forms
- Past participle
- invalidated
e.g. invalidated → nullified, annulled, negated, abrogated…
Example sentences
- nullify This contract will nullify all preceding contracts.
- abrogate Did the ruling abrogate your right to seek compensation?
- cancel Circumstances forced us to cancel our appointment.
- queer There's somethin' mighty queer behind this, Scott!
By length
- 4 letters
- soil1, void1, undo2
- 5 letters
- avoid2, queer1, quash1, annul2
- 6 letters
- cancel2, repeal2, weaken2, revoke2, vacate2, negate2
- 7 letters
- abolish3, nullify3, rescind2, vitiate3
- 8 letters
- irritate3, disprove2, overrule3, abrogate3, disannul
- 9 letters
- overthrow3, discredit3, inficiate
- 10 letters
- neutralize3, extinguish3, annihilate4, neutralise
- 11 letters
- countermand
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (undo2 = 2 syllables).