negate Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb be in contradiction with
contradict; belie.
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verb deny the truth of
contradict; contravene.
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verb prove negative; show to be false
contradict.
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verb make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
nullify; neutralise; neutralize.
- Her optimism neutralizes his gloom
- This action will negate the effect of my efforts