Negate

usgb/nɪˈɡeɪt/
verb

To make something ineffective or invalid.

The high salt content of the snack negates any nutritional benefits it may have.
Visual representation of "negate" - To make something ineffective or invalid

Often appears as...

  • negate the effect
  • negate the need
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Health Choices

Use 'negate' to discuss how one lifestyle choice can render another one pointless.

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Eating salad won't help if the dressing negates the health benefits.
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Cancelling Efforts

Sometimes your efforts can be wasted by counteractions; 'negate' is perfect to describe this.

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Running daily is negated by eating too much fast food.
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Business Strategy

In business, use 'negate' to talk about strategies that fail due to opposing market forces.

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The new marketing campaign was negated by negative public relations.
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