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- Dictionarycon·tra·dict/ˌkäntrəˈdik(t)/
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- 1. deny the truth of (a statement) by asserting the opposite: "the survey appears to contradict the industry's claims" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of CONTRADICT is to assert the contrary of : take issue with. How to use contradict in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Contradict.
Definitions of contradict. verb. prove negative; show to be false. synonyms: negate. see more. antonyms: affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustain. establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts. types: show 5 types... invalidate, nullify. show to be invalid. confute, disprove. prove to be false. explode.
contradict in British English. (ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt ) verb. 1. (transitive) to affirm the opposite of (a proposition, statement, etc) 2. (transitive) to declare (a proposition, statement, etc) to be false or incorrect; deny. 3. (intransitive) to be argumentative or contrary.
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.
(of people) to say the opposite of what someone else has said, or (of one fact or statement) to be so different from another fact or statement that one of them must be wrong: If you're both going to lie, at least stick to the same story and don't contradict each other!
1. To assert to be untrue, often by saying the opposite: "The study contradicts the notion that merely keeping busy keeps people healthy" (Richard A. Knox). See Synonyms at deny. 2. To assert the opposite of a statement or idea put forward by (someone). 3.
Definition of contradict verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
contradict meaning, definition, what is contradict: to disagree with something, especially b...: Learn more.
To assert the opposite of a statement or idea put forward by (someone). American Heritage. To declare (a statement, report, etc.) to be false or incorrect. Webster's New World. To deny the statement of (a person) Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Verb Definitions (1) Synonyms: negate. confront. differ. call in question.
contradict /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ vb. ( transitive) to affirm the opposite of (a proposition, statement, etc) ( transitive) to declare (a proposition, statement, etc) to be false or incorrect; deny. ( intransitive) to be argumentative or contrary.
