Definition of Negate

1. Verb. Be in contradiction with.

Exact synonyms: Belie, Contradict
Generic synonyms: Depart, Deviate, Diverge, Vary
Derivative terms: Contradictory, Contradictory, Contradictory, Contradictory, Negation

2. Verb. Deny the truth of.
Exact synonyms: Contradict, Contravene
Generic synonyms: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Specialized synonyms: Deny
Derivative terms: Contradiction, Contradictory, Contradictory, Negation, Negation, Negative

3. Verb. Prove negative; show to be false.
Exact synonyms: Contradict
Category relationships: Logic, Logical System, System Of Logic
Generic synonyms: Demonstrate, Establish, Prove, Shew, Show
Specialized synonyms: Invalidate, Nullify, Confute, Disprove
Antonyms: Affirm
Derivative terms: Negative

4. Verb. Make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of. "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"
Exact synonyms: Neutralise, Neutralize, Nullify
Generic synonyms: Weaken
Derivative terms: Neutralisation, Neutralization, Nullification

Definition of Negate

1. Verb. To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict. ¹

2. Verb. To nullify or cause to be ineffective. ¹

3. Verb. To be negative; bring or cause negative results. ¹

4. Verb. (computing) To perform the NOT operation on. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Negate

1. to nullify [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES] - See also: nullify

Lexicographical Neighbors of Negate

nefariousness
nefasch
nefast
nefazodone
nefazodones
nefedovite
neffy
nefiracetam
nefopam
nefopam hydrochloride
nefs
neg
negarchy
negatability
negatable
negate (current term)
negated
negater
negaters
negates
negating
negation
negational
negationism
negationist
negationists
negations
negative
negative-clause
negative-edge-triggered

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