negate

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/nɪˈɡeɪt/ English

Definitions

verb

To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.“The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.”
To nullify or cause to be ineffective.“Persecution can be negated through exposure.”
To be negative; bring or cause negative results.“a pessimism that always negates”
To perform the NOT operation on.

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Synonyms

contravene contradict belie gainsay deny disprove invalidate repudiate refute disavow reject nullify veto withhold preclude refuse

Associated

negation mens predicate negated rea confidentiality firepower verb advantages tense verbs gravity

Rhymes

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate

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