NEGATE
Scrabble letter values: N1E1G2A1T1E1 = 7
Definition
- verb be in contradiction with. — synonyms: contradict, belie
- verb deny the truth of. — synonyms: contradict, contravene
- verb prove negative. — synonyms: contradict
- verb make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of. — synonyms: neutralize, neutralise, nullify
Examples
- “show to be false”
- “Her optimism neutralizes his gloom”
- “This action will negate the effect of my efforts”