negate

[ni-geyt, neg-eyt]

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.

verb (used without object)

negated, negating 

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

   a pessimism that always negates.

negate

/ nɪˈɡeɪt /

verb

1. to make ineffective or void; nullify; invalidate

2. to deny or contradict

Other Word Forms

• negator noun
• negater noun
• renegate verb (used with object)
• self-negating adjective
• unnegated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of negate¹

First recorded in 1615–25; from Latin negātus “denied,” past participle of negāre “to deny, refuse,” from neg-, variant of nec “not”; neglect

Word History and Origins

Origin of negate¹

C17: from Latin negāre, from neg-, variant of nec not + aio I say

Example Sentences

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

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Even as we suspect that, we also accept that Nile’s loathsomeness fails to negate his continued influence in this drama’s version of New York.

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But that does not negate the point that caregivers are paid too little for the work that they do.

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“The result of subsidizing home demand without increasing home supply could be an increase to home prices that negates the potential savings,” Berner wrote.

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Despite this, Swinney has repeatedly called on the UK government to raise income tax, claiming it could raise revenues and negate the need for budget cuts.

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Related Words

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