negatory Definition
expressing or implying negation or refusal; denying.
Using negatory: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "negatory" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
His negatory response to the proposal was not surprising.
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The witness gave a negatory answer to the prosecutor's question.
Example
The company issued a negatory statement regarding the rumors of a merger.
negatory Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for negatory
Antonyms for negatory
- positive
- affirmative
- confirming
Summary: negatory in Brief
The term 'negatory' [ˈnɛɡəˌtɔri] is an adjective that expresses or implies negation or refusal, often used in formal contexts. It is synonymous with 'negative,' 'denying,' 'refusing,' and 'contradictory.' Its antonyms include 'positive,' 'affirmative,' and 'confirming.' Examples of its usage include 'His negatory response to the proposal was not surprising' and 'The company issued a negatory statement regarding the rumors of a merger.'
