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negate

/nɪˈɡeɪt/

Meanings
verb
To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.

Examples :

"The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences."
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Related Words

Illustration investigation

investigation noun

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

Illustration contradict

contradict verb

/kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

"His testimony contradicts hers."

Illustration exposure

exposure noun

/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

"Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals.   Get as much exposure to a new language as you can."

Illustration supernatural

supernatural noun

/ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/

A supernatural being

"My grandmother believed in the supernatural; she claimed she saw a ghost in her kitchen. "

Illustration persecution

persecution noun

/ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/

The act of persecuting.

"The persecution of students for wearing certain clothing styles was unfair. "

Illustration evidence

evidence noun

[ˈɛvəɾəns]

Facts or observations presented in support of an assertion.

"There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier."

Illustration ineffective

ineffective adjective

/ˌɪnəˈfɛktɪv/ /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/

Not having the desired effect; ineffectual

"The bug spray was ineffective; the mosquitoes were still biting us. "

Illustration existence

existence noun

/ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/

The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

"In order to destroy evil, we must first acknowledge its existence."

Illustration operation

operation noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/

The method by which a device performs its function.

"The operation of the new coffee machine is quite simple. "

Illustration pessimism

pessimism noun

/ˈpesɪmɪzəm/

A general belief that bad things will happen.

"Her pessimism about the upcoming exam made her avoid studying. "

Illustration statement

statement noun

/ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/

A declaration or remark.

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

Illustration influences

influences noun

/ˈɪn.fl(j)u.ən.sɪz/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."