contradict
to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
to speak contrary to the assertions of: to contradict oneself.
(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.
to utter a contrary statement.
Origin of contradict
1synonym study For contradict
Other words for contradict
Opposites for contradict
Other words from contradict
- con·tra·dict·a·ble, adjective
- con·tra·dict·er, con·tra·dic·tor, noun
- un·con·tra·dict·a·ble, adjective
- un·con·tra·dict·a·bly, adverb
- un·con·tra·dict·ed, adjective
- un·con·tra·dict·ed·ly, adverb
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How to use contradict in a sentence
Do the varied autopsy reports support or contradict witness testimony?
It would also contradict the official Ukrainian government line, which is that Russian personnel hit the button.
U.S. Intelligence: Separatists, Not Russians, Killed MH17 | Josh Rogin | July 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThese orders must be specifically linked to his executive authority and must not contradict a statute passed by Congress.
And what if the parts we cannot see contradict the ones we do?
The True Muslim Revolutionaries and Their Fight Against Extremism | Timothy Michael Law | August 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe report says, "In many cases, these NGO activities directly contradict American policies in support of peace efforts."
NGO Monitor's Selective Attacks on Groups Opposed to U.S. Policies | Ali Gharib | May 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Thomas goes on to contradict Aristotle, in holding quod nullum ens esset nisi corpus.
The Mediaeval Mind (Volume II of II) | Henry Osborn TaylorThe circle around did not exactly contradict him, but exhibited expressive appearances of incredulity.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | VariousCertainly, replied the shorter man; and whatever Mr. Giles says it isnt our place to contradict him.
Oliver Twist, Vol. II (of 3) | Charles DickensBut yet let not any man judge: and let not a man be rebuked: for thy people are as they that contradict the priest.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousSomebody presumes to contradict him, and clearly proves to him that what he says is untrue.
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre | Jean de La Bruyre
British Dictionary definitions for contradict
/ (ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt) /
(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
Origin of contradict
1Derived forms of contradict
- contradictable, adjective
- contradicter or contradictor, noun
- contradictive or contradictious, adjective
- contradictively or contradictiously, adverb
- contradictiveness or contradictiousness, noun
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