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annulment Synonyms

Another word for annulment

Choosing another word for annulment depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A formal legal or ecclesiastical declaration that a marriage is invalid and considered never to have existed.

Usage Example

"The couple petitioned the court for an nullification shortly after the ceremony."

Strongest
nullification
invalidation
Strong
dissolution
cancellation

• noun (Context 2)

The act of annulling something, or the state of being officially canceled, abolished, or declared legally void (such as a contract, statute, or judicial ruling).

Usage Example

"The supreme tribunal ordered the immediate nullification of the disputed election results."

Strongest
nullification
invalidation
abrogation
rescission
Strong
revocation
repeal
cancellation
abolition

Opposites of annulment

The opposite of annulment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

validation
enactment
ratification
confirmation
establishment
matrimony
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• Nearby Words

annuitant
annuity
annul
annulment
annum
annunciate
annunciation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Annulment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/annulment
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