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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Verb

At this point, one year of interest income offsets the price decline from a 1% rise in rates.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
That reflects tourism’s role as a vital economic engine that offsets tax burdens for Overland Park residents, a news release says.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of offsets

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The Schengen Area is an agreement between 29 European countries that abolishes passport controls and allows people to travel across European borders without providing documents.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Attorney Monica Restanio, whose arguments in court for the Venezuelan family were responsible for winning the ruling that abolishes the minor issue, said she was thrilled.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Definition of abolishes

Verb

The law also repeals the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act’s senior manager provisions.

— Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of repeals

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In addition to hydrogen peroxide, these strips contain xylitol, which boosts saliva flow and neutralizes the acids in your mouth that can break down your enamel.

— Sara Coughlin, Allure, 8 Sep. 2026
Glutathione is an antioxidant made primarily in the liver that neutralizes other unstable molecules that attack the body and cause cellular damage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutralizes

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The Journal alleged that such behavior has become a pattern for Fetterman, who often cancels meetings.

— Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of cancels

Verb

The project unfolds amid court orders to add thousands of units on the 388-acre campus, sharpening questions over whether preserving historic buildings outweighs creating far more veteran housing.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
But the positive effect of it way, way outweighs any negatives.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

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