render ineffective

Definitions

To cause something to become non-functional or incapable of achieving its intended purpose.

To deprive something of its power, force, or efficacy.

Examples

The heavy rain served to render ineffective the team's carefully laid plans for the outdoor ceremony.

New security protocols were implemented to render ineffective any attempts at unauthorized data access.

Synonyms

neutralize nullify invalidate disable cripple render useless counteract

Antonyms

activate enable strengthen validate reinforce make effective facilitate