Synonyms: vitiate, void, invalidate
Definition: take away the legal force of or render ineffective
Usage: invalidate a contract
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue
Synonyms: deflower, impair, vitiate, mar, spoil
Definition: make imperfect
Usage: nothing marred her beauty
Similar words: damage
Definition: inflict damage upon
Usage: The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree
Synonyms: debase, debauch, demoralise, demoralize, deprave, corrupt, subvert, profane, misdirect, pervert, vitiate
Definition: corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Usage: debauch the young people with wine and women; Socrates was accused of corrupting young men; Do school counselors subvert young children?; corrupt the morals
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue