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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The referendum on whether to repeal that requirement happens six days later.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Also on the state’s ballot is an initiative to repeal that system.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of repeal

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Other New York literati, like Camille Paglia, expressed similar views and endorsed the organization’s goal of abolishing the age of consent.

— Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
The Book of Revelation tells us, sort of, the Antichrist will abolish financial freedom.

— David Gibson, The Verge, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of abolish

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The Monitor's View Just before a big election, the top court annuls a ban on two Israeli Arab parties.

— the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 5 Oct. 2026
Lula was jailed on corruption and money laundering charges in 2018, but the Supreme Court annulled his convictions in 2021 on procedural grounds.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of annul

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Yet those strengths may not be enough to overturn the structural advantages enjoyed by Moscow and Beijing, said experts.

— Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
Bolsonaro also called for amnesty for his father, Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence under house arrest after being found guilty of plotting a coup to overturn his defeat in the 2022 election.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 26 Oct. 2026

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