INVALIDATE Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word invalidate. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for INVALIDATE
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| nullify | verb v | |||||
verb • declare invalid • show to be invalid • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of | ||||||
| void | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • the state of nonexistence • an empty area or space adjective satellite • lacking any legal or binding force • containing nothing verb • declare invalid • clear (a room, house, place) of occupants or empty or clear (a place or receptacle) of something • take away the legal force of or render ineffective • excrete or discharge from the body | ||||||
| annul | verb v | |||||
verb • declare invalid • cancel officially | ||||||
| cancel | verb v | |||||
noun • a notation cancelling a previous sharp or flat verb • postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled • make up for • declare null and void; make ineffective • remove or make invisible • make invalid for use | ||||||
| quash | verb v | |||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • declare invalid | ||||||
| contradict | verb v | |||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • be resistant to • prove negative; show to be false | ||||||
| counter | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted • game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games • a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens • a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers • a person who counts things • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) • (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers) • a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot • a return punch (especially by a boxer) adverb • in the opposite direction adjective satellite • indicating opposition or resistance verb • speak in response • act in advance of; deal with ahead of time | ||||||
| demolish | verb v | |||||
verb • destroy completely • ruin or destroy • eat up completely, as with great appetite • defeat soundly and humiliatingly | ||||||
| dismiss | verb, noun v, n | |||||
verb • bar from attention or consideration • cease to consider; put out of judicial consideration • stop associating with • terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position • end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave • declare void | ||||||
| disprove | verb v | |||||
verb • prove to be false | ||||||
| negate | verb v | |||||
verb • be in contradiction with • deny the truth of • prove negative; show to be false • make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of | ||||||
| overthrow | verb v | |||||
noun • the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force) • the act of disturbing the mind or body verb • cause the downfall of; of rulers • rule against | ||||||
| refute | verb v | |||||
verb • overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof • prove to be false or incorrect | ||||||
| reverse | verb, noun v, n | |||||
adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of | ||||||
| revoke | verb v | |||||
noun • the mistake of not following suit when able to do so verb • fail to follow suit when able and required to do so • cancel officially | ||||||
| vitiate | verb v | |||||
verb • corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality • make imperfect • take away the legal force of or render ineffective | ||||||
| avoid | verb v | |||||
verb • stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something • prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off • refrain from doing something • refrain from certain foods or beverages • declare invalid | ||||||