Annul and Confer

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Annul verb - To balance with an equal force so as to make ineffective.

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Confer is an antonym for annul.

Nearby Words: annulment, annulled, annulling

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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Annul is an antonym for confer.

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