Negate and Reverse

Negate

Negate verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: Prohibition was established by the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, only to be negated by the 21st amendment 13 years later

Reverse is a synonym for negate in invalidate topic. In some cases you can use "Reverse" instead a verb "Negate", when it comes to topics like undo, contradict.

Reverse

Reverse verb - To change (as an opinion) to the contrary.

Negate is a synonym for reverse in change topic. Sometimes you can use "Negate" instead a verb "Reverse", if it concerns topics such as cancel, countermand.

Common collocations

wish negate wish reverse wish
energy negate energy reverse energy
power negate power reverse power
death negate death reverse death
Other words: time, effects, magic, damage, curse, weapon, aging, powers, spells.

Both words in one sentence

  • In early editions of Dungeons & Dragons some spells were reversible and casting the reverse of a spell could negate the normal version.
  • When Uxie decides to take over he mentions several ways to negate it before tossing him into the Reverse World.
  • Scrappy Mechanic Sine Mora gives you a primary weapon, a secondary weapon, and a special Time Capsule skill that will do things such as activate Bullet Time, reverse time (even after you die, thereby allowing you to negate death), or reflect bullets, a feature well-touted by the game.
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