1
[ verb ] deny the truth of

Related terms

disagree deny negation

2
[ verb ] be in contradiction with

Synonyms

contradict belie

Related terms

deviate negation

3
[ verb ] make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

Examples

"Her optimism neutralizes his gloom" "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"

Related terms

weaken nullification

4
[ verb ] prove negative; show to be false

Synonyms

contradict

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