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View usage for: (ɪnvælɪdeɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense invalidates, present participle invalidating, past tense, past participle invalidated1. verbTo invalidate something such as an argument, conclusion, or result means to prove that it is wrong or cause it to be wrong. Any form of physical activity will invalidate the results. [VERB noun] Some of the other criticisms were invalidated years ago. [VERB noun] 2. verbIf something invalidates something such as a law, contract, or election, it causes it to be considered illegal. An official decree invalidated the vote in the capital. [VERB noun] A contract signed now might be invalidated at some future date. [VERB noun] Synonyms: nullify, cancel, annul, undermine More Synonyms of invalidate More Synonyms of invalidate invalidate in British English (ɪnˈvælɪˌdeɪt) verb (transitive)1. to render weak or ineffective, as an argument 2. to take away the legal force or effectiveness of; annul, as a contract Derived forms invalidation (inˌvaliˈdation) noun invalidator (inˈvaliˌdator) noun invalidate in American English (ɪnˈvæləˌdeɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: inˈvaliˌdated or inˈvaliˌdating to make invalid; deprive of legal force Derived forms invalidation (inˌvaliˈdation) noun Word origin invalid 2 + -ate 1Examples of 'invalidate' in a sentenceinvalidate In a better age, in the one we hope to bring about, that would of course legally invalidate the marriage.He knew there were other aspects to the problem, but these didn't invalidate his picture, they deepened it.He spent the next hour trying to invalidate the insurance cover by insisting the house wasn't fit or habitable to be a residence principale."We believe there is fraud, but Quality Insurance doesn't have to prove that much to invalidate the policy. Definition to take away the legal force of (a contract) An official decree invalidated the vote. Synonyms overthrowrender null and void Opposites validate , sanction , authorize , strengthen , ratify , empower Definition to make or show (an argument) to be invalid Neither point invalidates my argument. Synonyms discredit give the lie to make a nonsense of prove false blow out of the water (slang) controvert confute SeenegateAdditional synonymsDefinition to prove to be wrong Synonyms disprove, overthrow, set aside, refute, invalidate, rebut, prove false, blow out of the water (slang), controvert, oppugnDefinition to declare the opposite of (a statement) to be true The result appears to contradict a major study carried out last December. Synonyms negate, deny, oppose, counter, contravene, rebut, impugn, controvertDefinition to deny the existence of I can neither negate nor affirm this claim. Synonyms deny, oppose, contradict, refute, disallow, disprove, rebut, gainsay (archaic, literary) Definition to rule or decide against (an argument or decision) The Court of Appeal overruled the original decision. Synonyms reverse, alter, cancel, recall, discount, overturn, set aside, override, repeal, quash, revoke, disallow, rescind, rule against, invalidate, annul, nullify, outvote, countermand, make null and void Definition to officially reject (something, such as a judgment or decision) as invalid The Appeal Court has quashed the convictions. Synonyms annul, overturn, reverse, cancel, overthrow, set aside, void, revoke, overrule, rescind, invalidate, nullify, declare null and void Definition to prove that (a claim) is untrue She spent most of the speech rebutting criticisms. Synonyms disprove, defeat, overturn, quash, refute, negate, invalidate, prove wrong, confuteDefinition to prove (a statement or theory) to be false or incorrect It was the kind of rumour that is impossible to refute. Synonyms disprove, counter, discredit, prove false, silence, overthrow, negate, rebut, give the lie to, blow out of the water (slang), confuteDefinition to annul or repeal You will rescind that order immediately. Synonyms annul, recall, reverse, cancel, overturn, set aside, void, repeal, quash, revoke, retract, invalidate, obviate, abrogate, countermand, declare null and void Definition to weaken gradually or insidiously This will undermine their chances of success. Synonyms damage, weaken, threaten, hurt, injure, impair, sap, put the kibosh on (informal), throw a spanner in the works of (British, informal) Definition to reverse the effects of It would be difficult to undo the damage that had been done. Synonyms reverse, cancel, offset, wipe out, neutralize, invalidate, annul, nullifyAdditional synonymsDefinition to become or make weak or weaker Her opponents believe that her authority has been fatally weakened. Synonyms reduce, undermine, moderate, diminish, temper, impair, lessen, sap, mitigate, invalidate, soften up, take the edge off, disempower |