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negate - Dictionary definition and meaning for negate

NEGATE

(verb) make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
"Her optimism neutralizes his gloom", "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"
synonyms : neutralise , neutralize , nullify
(verb) prove negative; show to be false
synonyms : contradict
The drop in tourism figures negates the tourism department’s claim that tourism is a booming industry. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) deny the truth of
synonyms : contradict , contravene
The man’s lawyer negated the murder charges levied against his client. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) be in contradiction with
synonyms : belie , contradict
"all that enthusiasm belies a broken heart my friend, you just watch him carefully!" -added by diviya_inlas

Mnemonics for negate

(Tag: ) NO gate so No existence...wtf!!
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(Tag: No-gate) ne=no + gate=door, so there is no entrance through that door
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