Synonyms of annulment

annulment

noun

ə-ˈnəl-mənt 

as in abolition

the doing away with something by formal action

an annulment of that hastily conceived marriage can't come too soon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolition
• repeal
• cancelation
• dissolution
• cancellation
• dismissal
• invalidation
• abrogation
• nullification
• abolishment
• defeasance
• voiding
• avoidance
• negation
• abortion
• withdrawal
• quashing
• elimination
• suspension
• abatement
• revocation
• rejection
• rescindment
• removal
• veto
• reversal
• prohibition
• retraction
• overruling
• banning
• override
• liquidation
• recall
• erasure
• disallowance
• overturn
• outlawing
• enjoining
• calling off
• eradication
• forbiddance
• countermand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• institution
• establishment
• validation
• legalization
• approval
• legitimation
• ratification
• founding
• formalization
• permission
• authorization
• passing
• legitimization
• clearance
• endorsement
• indorsement
• prescription
• ordering
• sanctioning
• commandment
• decreeing
• mandating

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of annulment

But an annulment would serve their legal and social objectives better than a divorce. —Bryan Greene, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Nov. 2024

Her ex-husband also filed paperwork for an annulment on the grounds of fraud. —Ilana Kaplan, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024

The point of modern annulment is to try to offer a path to healing and peace. —Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 10 May 2024

Court documents obtained by PEOPLE cited irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital misconduct as the reason, and Cyrus also sought an annulment on the grounds of fraud. —Brendan Le, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024