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annul Antonyms

Opposite of annul

Because the opposite of annul shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To declare officially or legally invalid, void, or without force (especially of a law, contract, or election).

Usage Example

"The constitutional court voted to ratify the disputed election results after discovering widespread irregularities."

Strongest
ratify
validate
enact
uphold
Strong
confirm
establish
sanction

• verb (Context 2)

To declare officially that a marriage had no legal existence from the outset.

Usage Example

"They petitioned the ecclesiastical tribunal to solemnize their marriage less than a year after the ceremony."

Strongest
solemnize
validate
Strong
consummate

Similar words to annul

Words similar to annul shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

invalidate
nullify
void
rescind
revoke
repeal
abrogate
dissolve
See all synonyms of annul

• Nearby Words

annoyment
annual
annuity
annul
annulment
annunciate
annunciation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Annul. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/annul
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