negated

past tense of negate
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as in disbelieved
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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Recent Examples of negated Bennett Simmering’s second field goal of the game, this time from 31 yards out, gave the Irish a 20-9 lead midway through the fourth quarter, one play after an apparent Lakeville South fumble recovery was negated because officials said the runner’s forward progress had been stopped. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025 Peart had three penalties — a false start followed by a pair of holding calls, the second of which negated a big play to Troy Franklin — and generally struggled to generate push in the run game. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025 Reed had a costly penalty that negated a touchdown against Illinois, so the spotlight will be on him against a stout Michigan front. Austin Meek, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025 And a would-be interception by Bryan Cook negated by Chamarri Conner’s pass interference to give the Jaguars first and goal at the 1-yard line with 30 seconds left. Chris Ochsner, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025 Lucas Giolito also did not make the playoff roster after a late-season elbow issue negated a potential Game 3 start against the Yankees. Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 Toney, who finished with a team-high seven catches and 107 receiving yards, appeared to have a third but it was negated by a penalty. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025 Later in the third quarter, the Eagles turned to a fake punt for momentum but a long run by Ryan Clark was negated by a holding penalty. Dan Albano, Oc Register, 28 Sep. 2025 In the first half of Baylor's 48-7 win at CPA, the five-star junior running back juked a defender and smoothly hurdled clean over another on his way to the end zone, but the hurdle — which isn't allowed in high school football — drew a penalty which negated the play. Jacob Shames, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negated
Verb
  • Through a lawyer, Minaj denied the claims.
    Andrew Flanagan, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Wendi and her father Harvey have not been charged with any crime and have denied involvement in the plot.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, when your organization was founded less than 45 years after slavery was abolished, when Black women were still being forced to be wet nurses to the very children of those who oppressed them and lynching was a common occurrence below the Mason-Dixon Line?
    Essence, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The polissyster title was abolished in 1954, and women police officers were officially recognized under the same title as their male counterparts.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After launching an investigation, the Assemblies of God revoked Stewart’s credentials and dismissed several other Chi Alpha ministers, including Jackson, who had disbelieved Salgado.
    Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
  • This level of support is rare in rape cases, which often see victims disbelieved or vilified.
    Chloe Laws, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The couple has publicly refuted those claims, affirming the authenticity of their partnership.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • When rumors flew in the colonies that Franklin had personally designed the Stamp Act, William refuted the charges.
    Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Comey received a slight boost in his case to plead his innocence earlier this week when a judge rejected federal prosecutors’ effort to impose broad restrictions on the evidence Comey can access ahead of trial.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The news caused Salesforce shares to surge as management rejected Wall Street’s narrative of sluggish revenue growth that’s been weighing on investor sentiment in 2025.
    Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The act was not repealed until 1943.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • It must be struck down or repealed.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Marine Corps was alerted and canceled the firing of additional live ordnance over the highway.
    Susannah Cullinane, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
  • That shouldn't have been canceled.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As a result, the quick slants and the effective rushing attack largely nullified the Steelers’ pass rush, limiting them to just two sacks and no takeaways.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The Lancers opened the game with an apparent 57-yard touchdown pass from Mikeal Kahn to Kruz Sandle on the first play of the game, but the play was nullified by a penalty.
    Steve Dulas, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025

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