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- pronunciation:
- ihn
vae
lih
deIt
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
invalidates, invalidating, invalidated |
| definition: |
to make invalid; deprive of force or effect.
Unfortunately, the new evidence appears to invalidate our theory.- synonyms:
- annul, nullify, quash, rescind, vitiate, void
- antonyms:
- validate
- similar words:
- abolish, abrogate, cancel, countermand, destroy, discredit, disprove, negate, negative, remit, repeal, revoke, veto
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| related words: |
abate, annihilate, counteract, disable, overrule, overturn, quash, refute, reverse |
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| derivations: |
invalidation (n.), invalidator (n.) |
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