Learn English – Looking for a verb meaning “make something unnecessary”

word-request

X [verb here] Y meaning: Doing X is sufficient and so Y is not needed.

Does listening make speaking unnecessary?

Does listening [verb here] speaking?

Best Answer

I would suggest invalidate or its synonyms:

  • nullify
  • negate
  • make ineffective
  • neutralize
  • cancel
  • undo
  • annul
  • void
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