Synonyms for negate
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Verb
1. Contradict
2. Invalidate
Definitions
- v. 1
To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
- v. 2
To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
Persecution can be negated through exposure.
Related words
- Word family
- negative negativeness negativism negativity negation
Forms
- Past participle
- negated
e.g. negated → contradicted, impugned, contravened, belain…
Example sentences
- contradict Let our action never contradict what we have said.
- contravene Nature feigns to contravene her own laws.
- impugn The father does not impugn her ability to be a good mother.
- invalidate Ziri doesn't want to invalidate his ablutions.
- nullify This contract will nullify all preceding contracts.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| negate | steady | |
| contradict | rising | |
| belie | steady | |
| contravene | steady | |
| impugn | steady | |
| invalidate | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- belie2
- 6 letters
- impugn2
- 7 letters
- nullify3
- 10 letters
- contradict3, neutralize3, invalidate4, neutralise, contravene3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (belie2 = 2 syllables).