invalidate

intermediateB2

/ɪnˈvælɪˌdeɪt/ · in-val-i-date

To make something invalid or void.

Meanings

verbformal

To make something invalid or void.

کسی چیز کو ناقص یا بےکار بنانا.

ناقض بنانا

naaqiz banana

Formal: باطل کرنا

Synonyms

nullifyinvalidaterender voidباطل کرناخارج کرناکوفنہ کرنا

Antonyms

validateconfirmapproveتصدیق کرنامنظور کرنامعتبر بنانا

Common Collocations

  • invalidate a contract
  • invalidate a warranty
  • invalidate evidence

Example Sentences

The judge decided to invalidate the contract due to fraud.

جج نے دھوکہ دہی کی وجہ سے معاہدہ ناقض کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Judge ne dhoka dehi ki wajah se mawaida naaqiz karne ka faisla kiya.

His failure to meet the deadline could invalidate the agreement.

میعاد کے اندر نہ پہنچنے کی صورت میں معاہدہ ناقض ہو سکتا ہے۔

Miyaad ke andar na pahnchne ki soorat mein mawaida naaqiz ho sakta hai.

If you do not follow the guidelines, your application will be invalidated.

اگر آپ ہدایتوں پر عمل نہیں کرتے تو آپ کی درخواست ناقض کر دی جائے گی۔

Agar aap hidayaton par amal nahi karte to aap ki darkhwast naaqiz kar di jayegi.

Easily Confused With

invalidate vs. validate:Invalidate means to make something void, while validate means to confirm or make valid.

Word Family

invalid
adjectiveناجائز
valid
adjectiveجائز
validation
nounتصدیق

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'in' + 'valid' to remember that it makes something not valid.

Imagine a stamp being put on a document that says 'Invalid' in bold letters.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "invalidare" — to make void or worthless

First known use: 16th century

The term has evolved from Latin through Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century.