nullify
ˈnʌlɪˌfaɪ
nullifiednullifies
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Definition of nullify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
cancel outmake something of no use or value
  • His actions nullified all our efforts.
annul invalidate
2.
preventionprevent something from happening or being effective
  • The new evidence could nullify the previous findings.
annul invalidate void
3.
legalTECH.make legally invalid or voidTECH.
  • The court decided to nullify the contract.
annul invalidate void
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Origin of nullify

Latin, nullus (none) + -fy (to make)

Terms with nullify included in their meaning

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nullify
neutralize or negate the effect of something
neutralization
make something ineffective or nullify it
nullify
make something ineffective or invalid
military
measures to destroy or nullify enemy aircraft or missiles
control
nullify or suppress effects
nullify
render an endeavor ineffective or null
legal
interpret a law to nullify its effect
ruin or nullify
make something worthless or destroy it completely

Examples of nullify in a sentence

  • His apology did not nullify the damage done.
  • The contract was nullified due to a breach of terms.
  • His actions nullified the benefits of the agreement.
  • The new evidence could nullify the previous ruling.
  • They sought to nullify the outdated law.

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  1. French:annuler, neutraliser, ...
  2. German:zunichtemachen, für nichtig erklären, ...
  3. Italian:annullare, neutralizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:anular, neutralizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:anular, neutralizar, ...
  6. Chinese:使无效, 推翻, ...
  7. Japanese:無にする, 取り消す, ...
  8. Arabic:أَبْطَلَ, جَعَلَ عَدِيم الفَعَالِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְבַטֵּל, לְבַטֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:аннулировать, отменять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:анулювати, нівелювати, ...
  12. Hindi:निरर्थक करना, निष्फल करना, ...
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