negatory
[ neg-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ˈnɛg əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective
marked by negation; denying; negative.
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Words nearby negatory
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Example sentences from the Web for negatory
For example, he should never be content with mere aggressive and negatory criticism of the page before him.
Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3)|John MorleyDane made a negatory gesture, but Ormond anticipated his answer.
The League of the Leopard|Harold BindlossCommissioners arch their eyebrows, with negatory sniff: who is this young gentleman with more wit than we all?
The French Revolution|Thomas CarlyleA quiet smile with a negatory shake of the head was the only answer.