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Meaning of the word nullify in English

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nullify

US /ˈnʌl.ə.faɪ/
UK /ˈnʌl.ɪ.faɪ/
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Verb

1.

make legally null and void; invalidate

Example:
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The contract was nullified due to a technicality.
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The new law will nullify the previous regulations.
Synonym:
annul invalidate void cancel revoke rescind abrogate negate undo overturn
2.

make of no use or value; cancel out

Example:
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The strong winds nullified the effect of the sails.
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His efforts were nullified by a lack of support.
Synonym:
negate cancel out offset counteract neutralize undo void invalidate annul revoke
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