negate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of.
an investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
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to nullify or cause to be ineffective.
Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to make ineffective or void; nullify; invalidate
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to deny or contradict
Other Word Forms
- negater noun
- negator noun
- renegate verb (used with object)
- self-negating adjective
- unnegated adjective
Etymology
Origin of negate
First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin negātus “denied,” past participle of negāre “to deny, refuse,” from neg-, variant of nec “not”; neglect
Example Sentences
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The note observes that Truflation consistently led CPI higher in 2021 and lower in 2022 and its efficacy is such that it may eventually negate the whole point of CPI in the first place.
From MarketWatch
"I wonder if there's something wired in us where we go, ‘let's find the problem, let's find a threat and then we'll negate the threat’."
From BBC
The flip side is that big tech firms, oil exporters and other businesses with overseas customers could see a boost, potentially negating some of the negative effects of a weaker dollar.
“Investors need to pay attention to some of the elements that could rise up and negate the positivity in the market.”
The penalty negated the touchdown, marking the second game-winning touchdown that was chalked off for offensive pass interference, and the game was over.
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