Nullifies

OVERTURNS

"Hint: Think of a word that means to reverse or invalidate, often used in legal or competitive contexts. (This hint guides the solver toward the idea of reversal or invalidation without directly stating "overturns," while keeping it simpler than the original clue.)"

The clue "Nullifies" leads to the answer "OVERTURNS" through both a direct definition and a subtle wordplay element. Definition: "Nullifies" means to invalidate or reverse something, which aligns with the literal meaning of "overturns" (to overturn a decision or ruling).