negating

Verb

negate (third-person singular simple present negates, present participle negating, simple past and past participle negated)

1. To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
   • The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
2. To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
   • Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
3. To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
   • a pessimism that always negates
4. To perform the NOT operation on.