Definitions

1. noun

The act of denying or rejecting something, or the state of being denied or rejected.

“The politician’s statement was a negation of the previous policy.”

2. noun

A word or phrase that has the opposite meaning of another word or phrase.

“The negation of ‘yes’ is ‘no’.”

3. noun

A term used in logic to represent the opposite of a proposition.

“In logic, the negation of ‘p’ is ‘not p’.”

4. noun

A refusal or rejection, especially of a proposal or invitation.

“She sent a negation of the wedding invitation.”

5. verb

To deny or reject something, or to refuse or decline something.

“He negated the claim that the company was in financial trouble.”

6. verb

To cancel or annul something.

“The government negated the contract with the foreign company.”

7. verb

To reject or refuse to accept something.

“She negated the offer to join the team.”