disannul

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈnəl How to pronounce disannul (audio)
Definition of disannulnext
as in to repeal
to put an end to by formal action the new administration seems intent on disannulling every social program instituted by its predecessor

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disannul
  1. repeal
  2. abolish
  3. cancel
  4. annul
  5. overturn
Verb
  • Instead of lobbying for the law, Congress should be thinking about reforming, if not repealing, it.
    — James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
  • The strength of that brand allowed the local beer industry to bounce back fairly quickly after Prohibition was repealed in 1933.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of repeal
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  • Under the 1866 treaty, the tribe abolished slavery and granted citizenship to the formerly enslaved.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Credits have been a key to Tesla’s profitability in previous challenging quarters, but they were abolished in the United States with Musk’s blessing in 2025.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2026
Definition of abolish
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  • The Philippine ships eventually canceled their mission on Friday and headed back to port, citing a developing typhoon in the region.
    — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • The exceptions are Indiana, USC (because of the Notre Dame series falling off), Penn State and Nebraska (which canceled a series with Tennessee).
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of cancel
Verb
  • An appeals court in May annulled a 2023 party congress vote that appointed Ozel as CHP chair.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • There have also been controversial VAR calls, like the questionable foul that led to an Egyptian goal against Argentina being annulled.
    — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 20 July 2026
Definition of annul
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  • Today, there are opponents seeking to void this agreement by circulating a petition for a referendum to overturn the contract.
    — Aaron Harber, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
  • But since 2024, there has been a heated court battle trying to overturn the rules.
    — BrieAnna J. Frank, USA Today, 27 July 2026
Definition of overturn
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“Disannul.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disannul. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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