Negate Definition

negate
verb
  1. be in contradiction with
  2. deny the truth of
  3. prove negative; show to be false
  4. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"

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