negate
Pronunciation
Verb
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Quick answer
To make something have no effect, or to deny that something is true.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "One late payment _____ all the discount she'd earned."
Answer: negate
In your own words, what does "negate" mean?
To make something have no effect, or to deny that something is true.
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