negate

verb

To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.

To nullify or cause to be ineffective.

To be negative; bring or cause negative results.

(computing) To perform the NOT operation on.

Roots

negoneg- · Latin · deny

Synonyms for negate

nullifyv contradictv neutralizev believ invalidatev disaffirm denyv disprovev contravenev rebutv annulv repudiatev disclaimv abrogatev counteractv quashv

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