Definition and Synonyms for Negate

Definition of Negate

1. Be in contradiction with Verb
2. Deny the truth of Verb
3. Prove negative; show to be false Verb
4. Make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of Verb

Synonyms for word "negate"

Semanticaly linked words with "negate"

Lexical Analysis for "negate"

negative
Adjective
derivation
2
1. expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial
2. expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial
negation
Noun
derivation
3
1. the speech act of negating
2. a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement
3. (logic) a proposition that is true if and only if another proposition is false
affirm
Verb
antonym
1
1. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

Words Rhyme with negate

abnegate

Etymology for negate

etymology negatable
etymology negator
etymologically related negation
etymologically related negative
etymologically related negativeness
etymologically related negativism
etymologically related negativity
etymologically related negativize
etymologically related negatory
etymological origin of negatus [Latin]
is derived from negated
is derived from negates
is derived from negating