Verb | 1. | negate - be in contradiction with Synonyms: belie, contradict |
2. | negate - deny the truth of Synonyms: contradict, contravene | |
3. | negate - prove negative; show to be false Synonyms: contradict Antonyms: affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustain - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant" | |
4. | negate - make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts" |