negator

/ˈnɛɡ.əˌteɪ.tər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that negates or denies something

“The negator of the bill was revealed to be a wealthy philanthropist.”

2. verb

To deny or negate something, often in a formal or official capacity

“The committee negated the proposal due to lack of funding.”

3. noun

A word or term that negates or contradicts another word or term

“In logic, the negator is a word that reverses the meaning of a statement.”

Synonyms

  • denier
  • refuter

Antonyms

  • affirmer
  • asserter