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The Clue

Gives the lie to (7 letter answer)

The Answer

NEGATES

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Notes

The answer NEGATES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.

Related Clues

Cancels
Denies
Disestablishes
Invalidates
Nullifies
Brings to naught
Denies the truth of
Makes ineffective
Renders invalid

Definition

NEGATE as a verb:

1. (contradict, belie, negate) = be in contradiction with
2. (contradict, negate, contravene) = deny the truth of
3. (negate, contradict) = prove negative; show to be false
4. (neutralize, neutralise, nullify, negate) = make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of; "Her optimism neutralizes his gloom"; "This action will negate the effect of my efforts"