ANNULS Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

annuls

verb

present tense third-person singular of annul

as in offsets

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 abolishes

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

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The warmth offsets the cool pink-gray undertones from the whitewash, giving the room a welcoming, cocooning quality.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Federal student loan default can also expose you to wage garnishment, tax refund complications, and in some cases, Social Security offsets.

— True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of offsets

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The measure repeals provisions in Finland’s 1987 Nuclear Energy Act that banned the import, production, possession and detonation of nuclear explosives.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
To offset some of the cost of the cuts, the law repeals several existing tax credits and sales tax exemptions, including incentives tied to teleworking expenses, electric and hybrid vehicles, and medical equipment manufacturing.

— Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026

Definition of repeals

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This strategy neutralizes both RSV A and B strains and remains effective against numerous global variants.

— William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of masking them, binding with the compounds that actually cause smells rather than covering them up.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of neutralizes

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Given how Netflix often cancels series after cliffhanger season 1s, this might be best for everyone involved, really.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Local immigrant rights groups are hoping Costa Mesa cancels its contract with Flock, a security hardware company known for its automatic license plate readers.

— Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of cancels

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Tea can hydrate you, as its water content usually outweighs the caffeine’s diuretic effect.

— Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
Disclosure of these records would therefore constitute an invasion of privacy that outweighs the public interest in disclosure.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of outweighs

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