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negate

ne·gate

negate

 
 
pronunciation:
n geIt
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: negates, negating, negated
definition 1: to render ineffective or invalid; nullify.
Drinking alcohol partially negates the medicine's effect.This statement negates what you said in your first paragraph.
 
synonyms:
annul, invalidate, nullify, rescind, retract, revoke, void
antonyms:
affirm, reinforce, validate
similar words:
abrogate, cancel, countermand, destroy, negative, neutralize, repeal, unsay, vitiate, withdraw
definition 2: to deny the correctness or existence of.
Atheists negate the idea of divine creation.
synonyms:
deny, disallow, renounce, repudiate
antonyms:
affirm, confirm
similar words:
contradict, disavow, disclaim, disown
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derivations: negater (n.), negator (n.)
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