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contradict
[ kon-truh-dikt ]
verb (used with object)
- to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
- to speak contrary to the assertions of:
to contradict oneself.
Synonyms: , , ,
- (of an action or event) to imply a denial of:
His way of life contradicts his stated principles.
- Obsolete. to speak or declare against; oppose.
verb (used without object)
- to utter a contrary statement.
contradict
/ ˌɒԳٰəˈɪ /
verb
- tr to affirm the opposite of (a proposition, statement, etc)
- tr to declare (a proposition, statement, etc) to be false or incorrect; deny
- intr to be argumentative or contrary
- tr to be inconsistent with (a proposition, theory, etc)
the facts contradicted his theory
- intr (of two or more facts, principles, etc) to be at variance; be in contradiction
Derived Forms
- ˌDzԳٰˈ徱پԱ, noun
- ˌDzԳٰˈ徱ٲ, adjective
- ˌDzԳٰˈ徱پ, adverb
- ˌDzԳٰˈ徱پ, adjective
- ˌDzԳٰˈ徱ٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Dzt·徱a· adjective
- Dzt·徱İ Dzt·徱tǰ noun
- ܲcDz·ٰ·徱a· adjective
- ܲcDz·ٰ·徱a· adverb
- ܲcDz·ٰ·徱Ļ adjective
- ܲcDz·ٰ·徱Ļ·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of contradict1
Word History and Origins
Origin of contradict1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
However, this has been contradicted by some individuals, with one saying: "That is wrong - only chip and pin or cash is working".
Trump previously said negotiations between the countries were "active" - but this was also contradicted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said on Wednesday they had not yet begun.
The story was seized on by Labour and the Lib Dems, who urged Badenoch to sack her former leadership rival for contradicting her - but her spokesman insisted there were no differences between them.
He’s a man riddled with contradicting views and tones, as is “The Shrouds.”
"Under the guise of protecting public order, it is used to punish anti-war views, criticism of authorities, and the dissemination of information - including truthful information - if it contradicts the official narrative," the lawyers argued.
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