negate

American  

[ni-geyt, neg-eyt] / nɪˈgeɪt, ˈnɛg eɪt /

verb (used with object)

negated, negating

1. to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of.

   an investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.

2. to nullify or cause to be ineffective.

   Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.

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verb (used without object)

negated, negating

1. to be negative; bring or cause negative results.

   a pessimism that always negates.

negate British  

/ nɪˈɡeɪt /

verb

1. to make ineffective or void; nullify; invalidate

2. to deny or contradict

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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

“Investors need to pay attention to some of the elements that could rise up and negate the positivity in the market.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The penalty negated the touchdown, marking the second game-winning touchdown that was chalked off for offensive pass interference, and the game was over.

From The Wall Street Journal

Root also made a conscious effort to get down the pitch to negate any movement with the pink ball.

From BBC

The safety margin applied had been "negated by the unexpected onset of the large vertical oscillations, which caused the car to touch the ground", he said.

From BBC

Missing a payment, even by a few days, can trigger a late fee that negates the benefit of the interest-free structure.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• annihilate
• belie
• cancel out
• disallow
• disprove
• invalidate
• neutralize
• nullify
• rebut
• reverse
• undo
• vitiate
• void