contradict

verb

To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).

To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.

To be contrary to (something).

(reflexive) To say things that conflict with each other.

(obsolete) To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).

(obsolete) To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).

(obsolete) To speak against; to forbid.

Roots

contracontra- · Latin · against, opposite dico-dict · Latin · say

Synonyms for contradict

believ controvertv negatev contravenev opposev refutev disprovev disaffirm rebutv oppugnv denyv

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