What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
rescind
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer due to budget cuts. [rescind: verb]
Example
The governor announced plans to rescind the state's mask mandate. [rescinding: gerund or present participle]
annul
Example
The couple decided to annul their marriage after realizing they were not compatible. [annul: verb]
Example
The judge ruled to annul the contract due to fraudulent activity. [annulled: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Rescind is more commonly used than annul in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Annul is more formal and less commonly used, often reserved for legal or official contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between rescind and annul?
Annul is more formal than rescind and is often used in legal or official contexts. Rescind is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
