Confer and Nullify

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Confer verb - To give the ownership or benefit of (something) formally or publicly.

Usage example: the British monarch continues to confer knighthood on those who are outstanding in their fields of endeavor

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Nullify is an antonym for confer.

Nullify verb - To put an end to by formal action.

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Confer is an antonym for nullify.

ability	confer ability	nullify ability
power	confer power	nullify power
thanks	confer thanks	nullify thanks
effect	confer effect	nullify effect
Other words: advantage, effects, resistance, bonus, points, powers, advantages, abilities, buffs, superpowers.

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