Thesaurus

nullification

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of nullification

the doing away with something by formal action

an act aimed at curbing sedition that was perhaps the most serious attempt at nullification of freedom of the press in the nation's history

Synonyms of nullification

abatement, abolishment, abolition, abrogation, annulment, avoidance, cancellation (also cancelation), dissolution, invalidation, negation, quashing, repeal, rescindment, voiding

Words Related to nullification

abortion, calling off, recall

countermand, override, overruling, overturn, veto

retraction, reversal, revocation, suspension, withdrawal

banning, enjoining, forbiddance, outlawing, prohibition

disallowance, dismissal, rejection

elimination, eradication, erasure, liquidation, removal

Near Antonyms of nullification

enactment, legislation

establishment, founding, institution

formalization, legalization, legitimation, legitimization, validation

passing, ratification

approval, authorization, clearance, endorsement (also indorsement), permission, sanctioning

commandment, decreeing, mandating, ordering, prescription

Learn More about nullification

See words that rhyme with nullification Dictionary: Definition of nullification Nglish: Translation of nullification for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of nullification for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about nullification

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up nullification? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

WORD OF THE DAY

quail

play

to recoil in dread or terror

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games