negate
Collocations
5ADJ.
supernatural
VERB + NEGATE
order, tending
NEGATE + NOUN
philosophy, theology
PREP.
through
ADV.
then
Definitions
verb
To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
Persecution can be negated through exposure.
To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
a pessimism that always negates
To perform the NOT operation on.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of
- neutralize
- neutralise
- nullify
verb — prove negative
verb — deny the truth of
verb — be in contradiction with
Antonyms
- confirm
- corroborate
- sustain
- substantiate
- support
- affirm
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
4The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
WiktionaryProgress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
WiktionaryPersecution can be negated through exposure.
WiktionaryThe secret of Hegel's dialectic lies ultimately in this alone, that it negates theology through philosophy in order then to negate philosophy through theology.
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