Negate vs Undo - What's the difference?
negate | undo |
To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
(computing) To perform the NOT operation on.
To reverse the effects of an action.
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, year=2011
, date=October 15
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, title=Wigan 1 - 3 Bolton
, work=BBC Sport
To unfasten.
(figuratively) to be heading for or to cause a downfall
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As verbs the difference between negate and undo
is that negate is to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict while undo is to reverse the effects of an action.As an adjective undo is
.negate
English
Verb
(negat)- The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
- Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
- a pessimism that always negates
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Etymology 1
Verb
- Fortunately, we can undo most of the damage to the system by the war.
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- Could you undo my buckle for me?
- Woe is me, for I am undone !