NEGATE

negate

Verb

  1. To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
    The 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.
  3. To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
    a pessimism that always negates
  4. To perform the NOT operation on.


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