Synonyms of annulment

annulment

noun

ə-ˈnəl-mənt 

as in abolition

the doing away with something by formal action

an annulment of that hastily conceived marriage can't come too soon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolition
• repeal
• cancelation
• dissolution
• cancellation
• dismissal
• invalidation
• abrogation
• nullification
• abolishment
• defeasance
• voiding
• avoidance
• negation
• abortion
• withdrawal
• quashing
• elimination
• suspension
• abatement
• revocation
• rejection
• rescindment
• removal
• veto
• reversal
• prohibition
• retraction
• overruling
• banning
• override
• liquidation
• recall
• erasure
• disallowance
• overturn
• outlawing
• enjoining
• calling off
• eradication
• forbiddance
• countermand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• institution
• establishment
• validation
• legalization
• approval
• legitimation
• ratification
• founding
• formalization
• permission
• authorization
• passing
• legitimization
• clearance
• endorsement
• indorsement
• prescription
• ordering
• sanctioning
• commandment
• decreeing
• mandating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of annulment

Though Cromwell and Anne worked together toward common goals—first the annulment and then religious reform—their alliance was always a rather shaky one. —Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025

Just four days later, Cage requested an annulment, and they were granted a divorce that same May. —Emy Lacroix, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025

Lula’s annulment differs significantly from Trump’s legal travails. —Omar G. Encarnación, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2025

Even Bubbles/Tiger Lily is able to use her wit and wiles to secure a $50,000 dollar annulment. —Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025