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Vocabulary Entry
negation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of denying or contradicting; a statement that expresses the refusal of something.
Example Sentences
"His negation of the proposal surprised everyone at the meeting."
"The negation of her statement left many people confused."
"In logic, negation is used to indicate the opposite of a proposition."
V
verb
To refuse or deny the existence, truth, or validity of something.
Example Sentences
"The lawyer negated the claims made by the opposing side."
"She tried to negate her previous statements during the discussion."
"The evidence presented was strong enough to negate his alibi."