negation

🇺🇸 /nɪˈɡeɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /nɪˈɡeɪʃn/
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noun
R

the complete opposite of something, or making something not exist

His statement was a clear negation of the truth.

R

disagreeing with or refusing something

She expressed negation by shaking her head.

translation

n. the complete opposite of something, or making something not exist; disagreeing with or refusing something

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