Negate (Verb)
Meaning 1
Prove negative; show to be false.
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The new evidence was able to negate the witness's earlier statement and clear the defendant's name.
- Her poor performance negate her chances of winning the competition.
- The results of the experiment negate the theory that had been widely accepted by scientists for years.
- The lack of any physical evidence seems to negate the claims of paranormal activity in the old mansion.
- Researchers have been unable to replicate the findings, which negate the validity of the original study.
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Meaning 2
Be in contradiction with.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- Her claims about the project's success negate the official financial reports.
- The new evidence seemed to negate the entire theory they had been working with.
- The high levels of pollution in the area negate any potential environmental benefits of the new park.
- His statement about being at home last night negates the witness's account of him being at the scene of the crime.
- The latest research findings negate the long-held assumption that the species is extinct.
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Meaning 3
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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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The addition of preservatives will negate the natural flavor of the food product.
- The proposed budget cuts would negate any potential benefits of the new project.
- The opposing team's strong defense was able to negate our team's offense for most of the game.
- Her lack of experience will negate her chance of getting the promotion.
- The economic downturn would negate any positive impact of the tax cuts on the economy.
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Meaning 4
Deny the truth of.
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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- The scientist's findings seemed to negate the earlier claims of the existence of alien life.
- Her sworn testimony did little to negate the overwhelming evidence against her.
- The recent unemployment numbers negate the administration's economic growth claims.
- Despite the politician's denials, the leaked documents failed to negate the allegations of corruption.
- His statement was too vague to negate the rumors circulating about his resignation.