negate
verb (used with object)
to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of.
have negated
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present perfectof negate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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And pro-housing policies could have negated the presence of today’s tent cities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2024
Higgins was called for offensive pass interference on the play, which would have negated any completion.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 15, 2023
The miscue by safety Deshazor Everett, who replaced the injured Landon Collins and was playing his first defensive snaps of the season, might have negated what had otherwise been a stellar night.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 30, 2021
Blues coach Craig Berube asked the referees to review whether Suter's shot went in off Benn's hand, which could have negated the goal.
From Fox News ● Nov. 21, 2021
And, we have negated the meaning and importance of ourselves and nursing.
From Humanistic Nursing by Josephine G. Paterson
