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NEGATIVE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word negative. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word negative. (close relations)
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blackball
verbv
noun

• the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

verb

• expel from a community or group

• vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

damaging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

• designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions

disconfirming
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• not indicating the presence of microorganisms or disease or a specific condition

adjective satellite

• establishing as invalid or untrue

electronegative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a negative charge

minus
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• on the negative side or lower end of a scale

noun

• an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated

adjective satellite

• involving disadvantage or harm

undesirable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not wanted

noun

• one whose presence is undesirable

adjective satellite

• not worthy of being chosen (especially as a spouse)

veto
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vote that blocks a decision

• the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)

verb

• vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

• command against

negatively charged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a negative charge

Best Hypernyms For NEGATIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for negative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
contradict controvert denial film oppose
Phrases (1)
photographic film

Alternatives for BLACKBALL

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