Synonyms of negation

negation

noun

ni-ˈgā-shən 

1

as in denial

a refusal to confirm the truth of a statement

issued specific negations of all of the charges against her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• denial
• rejection
• contradiction
• disavowal
• repudiation
• disallowance
• refutation
• disconfirmation
• disclaimer
• denegation
• rebuttal
• disproof
• negative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirmation
• acknowledgment
• admission
• declaration
• confession
• assertion
• concession
• affirmation
• avowal
• testimony
• documentation
• validation
• testament
• corroboration
• substantiation
• attestation

2

as in abolition

the doing away with something by formal action

a ruling by the Supreme Court that many regarded as a negation of the basic right of privacy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abolition
• repeal
• nullification
• dissolution
• abrogation
• invalidation
• dismissal
• abolishment
• cancellation
• avoidance
• annulment
• defeasance
• voiding
• elimination
• withdrawal
• suspension
• quashing
• reversal
• abatement
• rejection
• removal
• rescindment
• abortion
• prohibition
• revocation
• veto
• override
• banning
• overruling
• erasure
• retraction
• liquidation
• recall
• forbiddance
• eradication
• outlawing
• calling off
• overturn
• disallowance
• enjoining
• countermand

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• legislation
• enactment
• establishment
• institution
• founding
• validation
• formalization
• legitimation
• approval
• ratification
• passing
• legalization
• authorization
• endorsement
• legitimization
• permission
• clearance
• prescription
• commandment
• ordering
• sanctioning
• decreeing
• mandating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of negation

The saga ended as last-minute negations between civic leaders and company representatives temporarily spared the shop from shuttering. — Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026

His vehement negation notwithstanding, the little girl stays resolute in her claims. — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 11 Dec. 2025

Removed the effect that increased damage negation upon re-summoning condemned. — Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025

The French psychiatrist Jules Cotard described this delusional disorder in 1880 and initially named it the delusion of negation (this classification has subsequently been generally referred to via his last name). — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025