contradicts

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

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The word contradicts breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: contra-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”); and -dict, from Latin dico (“say”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.