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What is another word for Negate? – 157 Negate Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    deny contradict refute reject dismiss invalidate nullify cancel abolish repeal reverse overturn overrule disallow disprove debunk confute controvert gainsay repudiate spurn renounce abrogate annul void quash rescind retract withdraw oppose resist counter challenge dispute argue contest debate question doubt disclaim absolve exonerate acquit clear exculpate

    Meaning of Negate

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

    Definitions

    • To prove that something is false or untrue
    • * To make something invalid or ineffective
    • * To cancel out or neutralize the effect of something

    Etymology of Negate

    The word "Negate" comes from the Latin "negare", which means "to deny"
    It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to convey the idea of denial or cancellation

    Example Uses

    • The new evidence negates the previous theory
    • * Her absence negates the possibility of her attending the meeting
    • * The cold weather negates the effect of the sunscreen

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    affirm confirm validate verify substantiate prove establish corroborate support reinforce strengthen enhance increase amplify augment boost uphold maintain sustain ratify sanction approve endorse agree concur accede acquiesce comply assent

    Related Nouns

    denial contradiction refutation rejection dismissal invalidation nullification cancellation abolition repeal reversal overturn overrule disallowance disproof debunking confutation controversion gainsaying repudiation spurning renunciation abrogation annulment voidance quashing rescission retraction withdrawal

    Related Verbs

    deny contradict refute reject dismiss invalidate nullify cancel abolish repeal reverse overturn overrule disallow disprove debunk confute controvert gainsay repudiate spurn renounce abrogate annul void quash rescind retract withdraw

    Related Adjectives

    negative invalid null void cancelled abolished repealed reversed overturned overruled disallowed disproven debunked confuted controverted gainsaid repudiated spurned renounced abrogated annulled quashed rescinded retracted withdrawn