DISANNUL Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

disannul

verb

ˌdis-ə-ˈnəl

Definition of disannul

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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On his 71st birthday, Pope Leo XIV gave Vatican workers a raise, repealing pandemic-era salary cuts and frozen pay hikes first imposed under Pope Francis to shore up finances.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Environmental groups say the move to repeal power plant rules will increase pollutants that harm human health.

— Julia Simon, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of repeal

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In 2017, Alabama abolished judicial override and stopped allowing judges to change juries' sentencing decision in capital cases.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
The endorsement comes as Republican Steve Hilton expressed desires to abolish the Department of Motor Vehicles and cut the state workforce by 10%.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of abolish

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This latest attempt to move, a hopeless punt to have his contract annulled in order to leave on a free sooner, will likely see anger return at Selhurst Park on Friday night against Manchester City.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Haven and Imbelli were married for just over two weeks before filing papers to annul their union in 2024, according to People.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of annul

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Newsom and other governors have repeatedly denied parole to his closest acolytes, though an appeals court overturned Newsom’s veto of the release of Leslie Van Houten in 2023.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
And, a review went their way that overturned a touchdown for the Saints.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026

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