In lang=en terms the difference between annul and reject
is that annul is to dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid while reject is to refuse to accept.
As verbs the difference between annul and reject
is that annul is to formally revoke the validity of while reject is to refuse to accept.
As a noun reject is
something that is rejected.
annul
English
Verb
To formally revoke the validity of.
To dissolve (a marital union) on the grounds that it is not valid.
Derived terms
* annulment
Related terms
* (formally revoke the validity of''): make ''or render null and void, null, nullify
* (dissolve (a marital union) ): dissolve
References
*
reject
Verb
(
en verb)
To refuse to accept.
*
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(basketball) To block a shot, especially if it sends the ball off the court.
Synonyms
* (refuse to accept) decline, refuse, turn down, repudiate, disown, abnegate, abjure, deny
Antonyms
* (refuse to accept) accept, take up
Noun
(
en noun)
Something that is rejected.
An unpopular person.
Synonyms
* (something that is rejected) castaway
* (an unpopular person) outcast, castaway, alien
