Synonyms for negatived

Grammar : Interj, verb

Spell : neg-uh-tiv

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɛg ə tɪv

Top 10 synonyms for negatived

Other synonyms for the word negatived

Définition of negatived

Origin : c.1400, "expressing denial," from Old French negatif (13c.) and directly from Latin negativus "that which denies," from negat-, past participle stem of negare "deny, say no" (see deny). Meaning "expressing negation" is from c.1500; that of "characterized by absence" is from 1560s. Algebraic sense is from 1670s. The electricity sense is from 1755.
Negative Capability, that is when a man is capable of being in uncertainties, Mysteries, doubts without any irritable reaching after fact and reason. [John Keats, letter, Dec. 21, 1817]
Related: Negatively.

As in no : interj not
As in impugn : verb criticize, challenge
As in invalidate : verb render null and void
As in kill : verb turn off; cancel
As in negate : verb contradict, countermand
As in neutralize : verb counteract
As in rebut : verb argue against; prove wrong
As in redress : verb change, rectify
As in traverse : verb resist, contradict
As in belie : verb disprove
As in veto : verb refuse permission
As in compensate : verb offset, make up for
As in contradict : verb be at variance with
As in counteract : verb do opposing action
As in deny : verb disagree, renounce, decline
As in disavow : verb reject
As in disprove : verb prove false
As in gainsay : verb contradict

Example sentences :

"It is not," negatived Lieut. D'Hubert, in a faint but firm voice.
Extract from : « A Set of Six » by Joseph Conrad

"It is not," negatived Lieutenant D'Hubert in a faint but resolute voice.
Extract from : « The Point Of Honor » by Joseph Conrad

The Legislature had voted it $3000, but the Senate negatived this act.
Extract from : « Priestley in America » by Edgar F. Smith

Chilian had proposed a fire, but Elizabeth had negatived it sharply.
Extract from : « A Little Girl in Old Salem » by Amanda Minnie Douglas

The House agreed with him and negatived the amendment without a division.
Extract from : « William Pitt and the Great War » by John Holland Rose

Hal had negatived this idea, through fear that they might be left behind.
Extract from : « Uncle Sam's Boys in the Ranks » by H. Irving Hancock

Everard suggested to the doctor—a plan at once negatived by Vera.
Extract from : « A Sheaf of Corn » by Mary E. Mann

The proposal gave rise to a warm discussion, and was negatived.
Extract from : « Journal of a Voyage to Brazil » by Maria Graham

As he was backed up by the majority of the crew, the proposal was negatived.
Extract from : « The Crew of the Water Wagtail » by R.M. Ballantyne

"Got to obey orders," and Charlie negatived it with a shake of the head.
Extract from : « The Rogue Elephant » by Elliott Whitney

Antonyms for negatived

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