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negate | negator |

As a verb negate

is to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.

As a noun negator is

one who, or that which, negates.

negate

English

Verb

(negat)
  • 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.
  • To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
    • a pessimism that always negates
  • (computing) To perform the NOT operation on.

    • Related terms

    * negative * negativeness * negativism * negativity * negation

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    negator

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who, or that which, negates.
  • (grammar) A word (or other structural element) which causes negation (such as the word not in English).