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void

Transitive VerbAdjective[C/U] Both
pl: voidspast: voidedpp: voideding: voiding

This word evokes a sense of absolute nothingness, often carrying a heavy emotional or existential weight. It suggests a vacuum where something essential is missing, creating a feeling of coldness, silence, or hopelessness. In a psychological sense, it describes a hollow ache that cannot be easily filled. In legal and technical contexts, the word shifts from a feeling of emptiness to a state of nullity. It functions as a hard switch, indicating that a document or agreement has been stripped of its power and no longer exists in the eyes of the law.

Countable when referring to a specific gap or hole in a structure. Uncountable when referring to the vast, infinite emptiness of the universe.

Meanings

Noun

A completely empty space.

"The astronaut stared into the black void of space."

Noun

A feeling of emptiness or loss.

"The death of her dog left a void in her life."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To declare that something is no longer legally valid.

"The judge decided to void the contract."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To empty or discharge waste from the body.

"The patient was unable to void their bladder."

Adjective

Not valid or legally binding.

"The warranty is void if the seal is broken."

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