How can I say "stop the effects"? [closed]
Mass deportation nullifies the positive economic effects of undocumented immigrants.
nullify
dictionary.com
- to render or declare legally void or inoperative
Merriam-Webster
: to cause (something) to lose its value or to have no effect
While the answers above (eliminate and nullify) would work just fine for this sentence, the word I would use would be negates.
Mass deportation negates the positive economic effects of undocumented immigrants.
Depending on the tone of the rest of the writing, you might try "wipes out" (more provocative) or "eliminate" (more formal).
Surprising "Cancels out" was not mentioned yet.
To cancel out - wipe out the effect of something; "The new tax effectively cancels out my raise"; "The ' will cancel out the C on your record"
Mass deportation cancels out the positive economic effects of undocumented immigrants.