negatory

Example Sentences

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I fling on my coat, forgetting even the waistcoat, nothing on my feet but slippers; and say to him'—And he, alas, answers mere negatory incoherences, panic interjections.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

For example, he should never be content with mere aggressive and negatory criticism of the page before him.

From Critical Miscellanies (Vol. 3 of 3) Essay 1: On Popular Culture by Morley, John

It is impossible to imagine nature providing penalties for violation of her laws, and then furnishing remedies to make those penalties negatory.

From The Royal Road to Health by Tyrrell, Charles Alfred

And, in these current weeks, in Soltikof's audience-room, if anybody were curious about it, we could present a very lively solicitation going on, with answers very gruff and negatory.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 19 by Carlyle, Thomas

Finally, on Friday the 15th of July 1791, the National Assembly decides; in what negatory manner we know.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas