I didnot want you to do that vs I want you not to do that

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I did not want you to do that' implies that the speaker did not have the desire for the action to be done in the past. 'I want you not to do that' expresses a current desire for the action not to be done. The choice between the two depends on the specific timing and emphasis the speaker wants to convey.

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I didnot want you to do that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker did not desire for a specific action to be done in the past.

Examples:

I did not want you to tell anyone about this.
She did not want him to come to the party.
They did not want us to leave early.
He did not want her to spend so much money.
The teacher did not want the students to talk during the exam.

Alternatives:

I didn't want you to do that.
I did not wish for you to do that.
I did not desire for you to do that.
I did not intend for you to do that.
I did not mean for you to do that.

I want you not to do that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a current desire for a specific action not to be done.

Examples:

I want you not to interrupt me during the meeting.
She wants him not to call her late at night.
They want us not to make any noise.
He wants her not to be late again.
The teacher wants the students not to cheat on the test.

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Oct 2, 2006 ... Hi teachers, :smiley: I want you not to do that. i want you to not do that. Are these two sentences correct? If so, do they mean the same?
Nov 13, 2020 ... I want you not to do that. I don't want you to do that. Are these expressions similar and nat... answer. Hello! I would say that the second ...
Sep 11, 2020 ... I want you not to do that. I don't want you to do that. Are these expressions similar and nat... answer. Hello! I would say that the second ...

Alternatives:

I don't want you to do that.
I would like you not to do that.
I prefer you not to do that.
I desire you not to do that.
I request you not to do that.

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I didnot want you to do that vs I want you not to do that