NEGATING Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

negating 1 of 2

adjective

as in nullifying

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negating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of negate

as in denying

to declare not to be true this evidence negates his claim that he was not at the scene of the crime

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as in abolishing

to put an end to by formal action Prohibition was established by the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, only to be negated by the 21st amendment 13 years later

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as in discrediting

to think not to be true or real you simply can't negate your feelings for someone, even if they don't feel the same way about you

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An early withdrawal fee will be issued on any account in which the funds are withdrawn prematurely, negating most, if not all, of the interest earned to that point. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 This brought the center of gravity downward, negating the effects of wind shear, as did the round cross-section of the tower. — David Szondy august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026 In most instances, the handbook largely accepts the notion that rogue drones will appear and focuses on how to cope with them afterwards by negating their effects. — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 However, a foul was called before Williams scored, negating the goal and keeping the tie in place. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 My favorite Panini story from this World Cup is that of a kid who apparently stuck a one-of-one Julián Álvarez in their book, thereby negating almost all of its value. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 Instead, the space agency is planning a mission to rescue the telescope and extend its mission for several more years – negating the need to spend more money to replace the observatory, NASA said in a press release. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 June 2026 Many companies are concerned about the high upfront-costs only to have people discontinue the drugs, negating the long-term benefits, said Ben Barner, clinical pharmacy leader at insurance brokerage Brown & Brown. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 26 June 2026 Early videos from Hezbollah drones showcased the poor quality of its operators, with the weapons often missing, hitting unimportant targets, or hitting well-armored sections of armored fighting vehicles, thereby negating their effectiveness. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026

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Adjective

Lineage must operate an odor-neutralizing misting system around the warehouse and any openings.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
The Surprising Science Behind the Tooth Loss Drug TRG-035 is a neutralizing antibody developed by Toregem BioPharma, a Kyoto University spinout founded in 2020.

— Allison Palmer July 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Definition of neutralizing

Verb

Pinch-runner Sung-Mun Song scored that winner with a deft headfirst slide, denying Sanchez’s tag attempt after a good (but high) throw from rookie right fielder Luis Lara one play after Lara denied Jackson Merrill’s a game-winning extra-base hit.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO and amplifier of the most absurd of MAGA’s many election-denying claims, was defeated convincingly in his bid for the GOP nomination for governor.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of denying

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Walker-Yeager, who ran on abolishing or significantly reducing residents and seniors’ property tax burdens, historic preservation and increasing the state minimum wage, had 124 votes.

— Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
As a vigil for the deceased grew, some messages called for abolishing ICE.

— Allen Devlin, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of abolishing

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Many d This week, the department issued a follow-up statement refuting both of those claims.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
The distant thud of shelling punctuates the evening, refuting one guest’s optimism that the latest ceasefire agreement will endure.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026

Definition of refuting

Verb

Carr’s legal arguments The Carr FCC makes several arguments to support its claim that Congress didn’t intend to forbid the FCC from changing or repealing the cap.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026
The pathway to adoption resembles that of a sales tax, with the addition of repealing the 2017 statewide ban on taxing food and beverages.

— Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of repealing

Verb

Many residents are balking at that timing and at Ryan’s lawsuit against Killingly’s wetlands board for rejecting the first version of the plan on July 6.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
Roster movement in both directions has been constant this year, from The New Day's exit to a former champion reportedly leaving after rejecting a new deal to the April release of 11 former champions.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejecting

Verb

Noise-canceling earbuds Noise-canceling earbuds allow high schoolers to immerse themselves in remote learning.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Not even the largest studio can force moviegoers into paying to see only their movies and not even Netflix can prevent someone from canceling their streaming subscription and signing up for another service.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of canceling

Verb

McDaniel had his reasons for avoiding supplying his own depth chart beyond not wishing to see it in print or on a website or TV network.

— Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026
Now some pregnant women and others are avoiding health centers for fear of the virus, at risk to their lives.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of avoiding

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