negate

Verb

Verb Forms: negated, negating, negates

• To nullify or make ineffective; to deny the existence of.
• be in contradiction with
• deny the truth of
• prove negative; show to be false
• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
  • "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"
• To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
• To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
• To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
• To perform the NOT operation on.

Examples

• His opponent’s bingo play effectively negated his earlier high score.
• Persecution can be negated through exposure.
• Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
• The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.

Synonyms

belie, contradict, contravene, neutralise, neutralize, nullify

Antonyms

affirm

Related Words

negation, negative, negativeness, negativism, negativity