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INVALIDATE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word invalidate. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word invalidate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INVALIDATE

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nullify
verbv
verb

• declare invalid

• show to be invalid

• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

void
noun, adjectiven, 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
verbv
verb

• declare invalid

• cancel officially

cancel
verbv
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
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• declare invalid

contradict
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

counter
verb, nounv, 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
verbv
verb

• destroy completely

• ruin or destroy

• eat up completely, as with great appetite

• defeat soundly and humiliatingly

dismiss
verb, nounv, 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
verbv
verb

• prove to be false

negate
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• prove negative; show to be false

• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

overthrow
verbv
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
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

reverse
verb, nounv, 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
verbv
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
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make imperfect

• take away the legal force of or render ineffective

avoid
verbv
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

Best Hypernyms For INVALIDATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for invalidate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
cancel negate abrogate alter annul change contradict countermand dismiss mark modify nullify override overrule repeal rescind revoke score void
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for NULLIFY

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