negate
verb (used with object)
to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
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I was concerned that George not feel like we were negating his value as an actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2016