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negate

/nɪ'ɡeɪt/

Synonyms of negate Antonyms of negate Examples of negate Usage of negate Parts of negate Definition that contains negate Words sounding like negate Explanation of negate

verb
deny the truth of
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contradict contravene

type of:
differ take issue dissent disagree
verb
be in contradiction with
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belie contradict

type of:
vary deviate depart diverge
verb
prove negative; show to be false
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contradict

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affirm

type of:
prove demonstrate establish shew show
verb
make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
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"This action will negate the effect of my efforts"

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neutralise neutralize nullify

type of:
weaken

Examples of negate

"This action will negate the effect of my efforts"