negate (v.)

  1. be in contradiction with

    [ Syn: contradict , belie ]

  2. deny the truth of

    [ Syn: contradict , contravene ]

  3. prove negative; show to be false

    [ Syn: contradict ]

  4. make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; Her optimism neutralizes his gloom; This action will negate the effect of my efforts

    [ Syn: neutralize , neutralise , nullify ]

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