neg
Latindeny, refuse, negate
Variants:negnegatnegate
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From Latin negāre (to deny, refuse), related to nec/ne (not). Forms the backbone of negation in English: negate, negative, negation. Also produces renegade (one who denies allegiance) and renege (go back on a promise). Abnegate means to deny oneself — a stronger form of refusal.
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negative
Harmful or undesirable; less than zero; a refusal or photographic negative
negate
To deny or contradict; to nullify or cancel out
renegade
A person who betrays their cause or group; disloyal, rebellious
negation
The act of denying or contradicting something
renege
To break a promise or go back on one's word
abnegation
Self-denial; the renunciation of one's own interests
abnegate
To renounce or give up a right or privilege