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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The Browns were outgained by 100 yards in Sunday’s win over the Panthers with a roughing the passer call negating a late INT that would have sealed the game for Carolina. — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 But both scores came in and-goal situations after Jones had a negative play – a hold negating a short touchdown run on the first and a fumble on the snap prior to the score on the second touchdown throw. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026 Coker tossed in a holding penalty, negating a long run in the second half. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Perpetuals never expire, negating the need to roll contracts and depriving exchanges of a lucrative revenue stream. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026 An early withdrawal fee will be issued on any account in which the funds are withdrawn prematurely, negating most, if not all, of the interest earned to that point.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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for negating

Adjective

Crews applied a neutralizing agent to the affected ground and began monitoring water quality downstream in accordance with Georgia Environmental Protection Division requirements.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Lineage must operate an odor-neutralizing misting system around the warehouse and any openings.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of neutralizing

Verb

This endeavor is not easy, and these companies are strongly advocating for abolishing the leap second.

— Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
The vice president also blasted Nixon, who is in an uphill race to defeat Moody, for supporting defunding the police and abolishing prisons.

— Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of abolishing

Verb

However, in July, Wayne released a message refuting reports of an engagement, referring to a relationship with someone in the past tense, albeit without mentioning them by name.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Following the bombshell story, the palace released a rare statement refuting Spencer’s claims.

— Staff Author, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of refuting

Verb

Demolishing universities, assaulting the press, violently resegregating the public sphere, ramming degenerative AI down our throats, incarcerating mere zine makers, the regime is systematically repealing the right to culture.

— Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
In contrast to Democrats, their agenda has included repealing no-excuse absentee balloting, banning the use of ballot drop boxes and instituting stronger voter identification requirements.

— Daniel J. Mallinson, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of repealing

Verb

Kim Yo Jong issued a statement Friday rejecting Seoul’s demand for an apology.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
David Peck, Pourharton’s attorney, told the Town Plan and Zoning Commission that his client’s business has created no reason for rejecting the request, noting that GG hasn’t been the scene of arrests or police activity.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of rejecting

Verb

What transpired in-between the curtain raiser and final pose was much like what had gone down the previous night in Cincinnati, at the first public gig the Beach Boys had done since canceling a slew of dates beginning in July.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
In an interview with Tulsa news station Fox23, Meulenberg also emphasized that the department did not recommend canceling the concert.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of canceling

Verb

Her style is pithy and blunt, avoiding the ornate sentence structure of classical German.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
However early the experiment might be, the launch is a milestone for an emerging technology that has the potential to help meet AI’s growing demand for compute while avoiding the constraints on resources like power, water, and land on Earth.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

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