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What is another word for Negated? – 139 Negated Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    denied contradicted refuted rejected opposed nullified invalidated reversed canceled abolished annulled repealed overturned overruled vetoed prohibited forbidden disallowed excluded barred blocked hindered obstructed thwarted frustrated foiled negating opposing refuting repudiating spurning repelling dismissing ignoring disregarding discrediting

    Meaning of Negated

    The primary meaning of the word "Negated" is to make something invalid or ineffective.

    Definitions

    • Made invalid or ineffective
    • Denied or contradicted
    • Cancelled or abolished

    Etymology of Negated

    The word "Negated" originates from the Latin word "negare," meaning "to deny," and the suffix "-ate," which forms a verb.
    Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including logic, law, and philosophy, to describe the act of making something invalid or ineffective.

    Example Uses

    • The new evidence negated the previous theory, requiring a re-examination of the data.
    • The court's decision negated the contract, rendering it void and unenforceable.
    • The presence of the inhibitor negated the effect of the catalyst, slowing down the reaction.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    confirmed validated ratified approved accepted allowed permitted enabled facilitated helped assisted supported reinforced strengthened enhanced affirmed acknowledged recognized established proven verified substantiated justified legitimized authorized

    Related Nouns

    negation denial contradiction refutation rejection opposition nullification invalidation reversal cancellation abolition annulment repeal overturn overrule veto prohibition ban exclusion bar blockage hindrance obstruction thwarting frustration foil

    Related Verbs

    negate deny contradict refute reject oppose nullify invalidate reverse cancel abolish annul repeal overturn overrule veto prohibit forbid disallow exclude bar block hinder obstruct thwart frustrate foil

    Related Adjectives

    negative denial contradictory refutative rejectionist oppositional nullifying invalidating reversing canceling abolishing annulling repealing overturning overruling vetoing prohibitory exclusionary barring blocking hindering obstructive thwarting frustrating foiling