Verb

(negat)

To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.

The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.

To nullify or cause to be ineffective.

Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.

To be negative; bring or cause negative results.

a pessimism that always negates

(computing) To perform the NOT operation on.

Verb

To contradict; to withsay; to deny, refute; to controvert; to dispute; to forbid.

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* 1902 , , The Hound of the Baskervilles :

Know then that in the time of the Great Rebellion (the history of which by the learned Lord Clarendon I most earnestly commend to your attention) this Manor of Baskerville was held by Hugo of that name, nor can it be gainsaid that he was a most wild, profane, and godless man.

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