negate
verbHow many syllables in negate?
There are 2 syllables in the word negate.How to pronounce negate:
Definition of negate:
- negate (verb):
- to deny the existence or truth of
- to cause to have no value or effect
- make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of.
Synonyms for negate:
abrogate
annul
cancel
contradict
countermand
deny
disallow
disavow
disclaim
disown
gainsay
invalidate
negative
neutralise
neutralize
nullify
obviate
refute
reject
repeal
repudiate
rescind
retract
reverse
revoke
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Antonyms for negate:
abet
abide by
accept
acknowledge
administer
admit
advance
affirm
agree
aid
allow
apply
approve
assist
attract
authenticate
authorise
authorize
back down
back up
bear
begin
break
bring back
build
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