negativing

present participle of negative
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as in dismissing
to reject by or as if by a vote although the rebuttal was very eloquent, the jury negatived it in favor of the prosecution's argument we promptly negatived the idea of having pizza again for dinner, noting that we had already had it for three nights that week

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Verb
  • His defensiveness and insulting you and dismissing your feelings, in my opinion means he's emotionally attached to her, especially with the nickname.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Subramanian rejected a request Tuesday by Combs’ attorneys for his conviction to be overturned entirely, dismissing claims that Combs had acted as an amateur pornographer who wasn’t engaging in prostitution and that the verdict violated his First Amendment rights.
    Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • If implemented and successful in resolving claim disputes faster and in a fairer way for everyone involved, the Lone Star State could become a model for other states where homeowners have expressed frustration against carriers underpaying or denying damage claim repayments, like Florida.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Still, there’s no denying that horror is integral to the midnight movie, and the late Father of Zombies is widely credited with giving both genres their progressive political reputations.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Defend Our Juries remained defiant, refusing to cancel the protest.
    Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Maura is marvelous stomping around the apartment in a cold fury and refusing to speak to Clara, who proceeds regardless with broker negotiations and brings in antiques dealer Abslam (Ahmed Boulane) to buy up the contents.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • An extraordinary amount of fast-shifting, offsetting action occurring.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The exaggerated bow emphasized volume across the vamp, offsetting the slightly curved of the heel.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Despite rejecting his proposal, her feelings for him stayed the same.
    Katie Mannion, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The countries now recognizing a Palestinian state and publicly committing themselves to the prospect are rejecting that premise and denying the settler right’s attempt at a fait accompli.
    Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The emergency services Loeb was hearing were headed to the nearby Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue, where an assailant rammed a car into people before stabbing several members of the community, killing two.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Health experts and medical organizations are refuting claims of a link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism.
    Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Barrett himself previously addressed the rumors surrounding his time off, refuting any suggestion that he had been removed from his position.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Schools are facing mounting challenges — from funding pressures to declining enrollment and stagnant student achievement.
    Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Low midsingle-digit gains are anticipated due to rising prices from tariffs and inflation, declining consumer confidence, economic uncertainties and potential stockouts.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Negativing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/negativing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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