Associations to the word «Negate»

Wiktionary

NEGATE, verb. To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
NEGATE, verb. To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
NEGATE, verb. To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
NEGATE, verb. (computing) To perform the NOT operation on.

Dictionary definition

NEGATE, verb. Be in contradiction with.
NEGATE, verb. Deny the truth of.
NEGATE, verb. Prove negative; show to be false.
NEGATE, verb. Make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts".

Wise words

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Mark Twain