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| 1. | [ verb ] deny the truth of | |
| Synonyms: | contradict contravene | |
| 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 | |
| Synonyms: | neutralize neutralise nullify | |
| Examples: | "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom" "This action will negate the effect of my efforts" |
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| Related terms: | weaken nullification | |
| 4. | [ verb ] prove negative; show to be false | |
| Synonyms: | contradict | |
| Related terms: | confirm prove demonstrate disprove invalidate logic | |
| Similar spelling: |
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