negate
Translation
to negate, to nullify, to deny
Examples
The new evidence negates the previous theory.
The new evidence negates the previous theory.
His poor results negate all his hard work.
His poor results negate all his hard work.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to nullify or invalidate (sth.) The new evidence negates the previous theory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nullify, invalidate, cancel; Antonyms: affirm, confirm
Etymology
From Latin 'negare' (to deny), from 'ne-' meaning 'not'.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'negative'. To negate something is to make it negative or non-existent.