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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In 2025 DeSantis pushed lawmakers to repeal a 2014 law offering qualified undocumented immigrants entering universities in-state tuition rates.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
That same month, the Pentagon moved to repeal the Stripes regulations that protected the outlet’s editorial independence.

— Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of repeal

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is vowing to abolish California’s DMV and cap annual vehicle registration at $73, framing the proposal as a strike against soaring living costs.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Karishma Manzur, a medical scientist and first-time candidate, supported Medicare for All and abolishing ICE while declining money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of abolish

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Barca saved money on Joao Cancelo after he and Al Hilal cancelled his contract, but he’ll hardly be paid buttons.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Holiday events, parades and fireworks celebrations were canceled across parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic because of the extreme heat, USA TODAY previously reported.

— Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of cancel

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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

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