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   Con·tra·dict

   /ˌkäntrəˈdik(t)/

   

   verb

   • 1. deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite: "the survey appears to contradict the industry's claims" Similar denyrefuterebutdisputecountersay the opposite offormal:gainsayrare:controvertconfutenegativeOpposite confirmverifyagree with
   • ▪ assert the opposite of a statement made by (someone): "he did not contradict her but just said nothing" Similar challengeopposeargue againstgo againstbe at variance withformal:gainsayimpugn
   • ▪ be in conflict with: "that evaporation seems to contradict one of the most fundamental principles of physics" Similar conflict withbe at odds withbe at variance withdisagree withbe inconsistent withclash withrun counter togive the lie tobelienegateinformal:fly in the face ofmake a nonsense ofshoot full of holesdrive a coach and horses throughOpposite corroboratesupport

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin contradict- ‘spoken against’, from the verb contradicere, originally contra dicere ‘speak against’.

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   • 1. contradictor noun

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   What does it mean if someone says 'Contra'?

   • "Contra-" usually means "against," and to contradict is to go against or say the opposite of what someone else is doing or saying. Sometimes to contradict is to frustrate with words, like when one person says "The sky is blue" and another says "No, it's azure." Denying or distorting the truth is a big part of trying to contradict.

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   What does contradict mean?

   • The meaning of CONTRADICT is to assert the contrary of : take issue with. How to use contradict in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contradict.

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   What does contradecir mean?

   • contradecir, desmentir… contradizer, desmentir… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CONTRADICT definition: 1. (of people) to say the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to….

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   What does it mean if your actions contradict your words?

   • Your actions contradict your words. The evidence contradicts his testimony. deny, gainsay, contradict, contravene mean to refuse to accept as true or valid. deny implies a firm refusal to accept as true, to grant or concede, or to acknowledge the existence or claims of. gainsay implies disputing the truth of what another has said.

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   Definitions of contradict. verb. prove negative; show to be false. synonyms: negate. see more. verb. deny the truth of. synonyms: contravene, negate. see more. verb. be in contradiction with. synonyms: belie, negate. see more. verb. be resistant to. synonyms: controvert, oppose. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈkɑntrəˌdɪkt/ UK. /kɒntrəˈdɪkt/

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