ANNULLING Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

annulling

verb

present participle of annul

as in offsetting

to balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective unfortunately, his arrogant attitude annuls the many generous favors he does for people

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as in abolishing

to put an end to by formal action plans to annul their short-lived, ill-advised marriage

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Recent Examples of annulling The raid and the company’s complaint both stem from a Supreme Court ruling last month which declared CK Hutchison’s contract extension to operate the Panama Canal-adjacent ports was unconstitutional, thus annulling the deal. —

Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026

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Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Legislation in Washington proposes offsetting any lost Highway Trust Fund revenue with general funds, but critics warn that could raise the federal deficit — and potentially jeopardize the long-term sustainability of infrastructure projects.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026