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negate
[nɪˈɡeɪt]
verb
negar
1.
to deny the existence or truth of something
The witness's testimony negates the defendant's alibi.
O testemunho da testemunha nega o álibi do réu.
2.
to make something ineffective or invalid
The new evidence negates our previous conclusions.
A nova evidência nega nossas conclusões anteriores.
3.
in logic or grammar, to state or express a negative
The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning of the word.
O prefixo 'in-' nega o significado da palavra.
Synonyms
deny
contradict
refute
nullify
invalidate
cancel
Antonyms
affirm
confirm
validate
assert
support
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
negar
standard and widely used
Portugal
negar
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
anular
used when meaning to make void or cancel
General Brazilian
desmentir
used when meaning to contradict or disprove
Related Idioms & Phrases
negate the effects of
negate a claim
completely negate
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