contradict

con·tra·dict

transitive verb \ˌkän-trə-ˈdikt\

Definition of CONTRADICT

1

: to assert the contrary of : take issue with <contradict a rumor>

2

: to imply the opposite or a denial of <your actions contradict your words>

— con·tra·dict·able \-ˈdik-tə-bəl\ adjective

— con·tra·dic·tor \-ˈdik-tər\ noun

Examples of CONTRADICT

1. He contradicted the charges of his critics.
2. My sister doesn't like being contradicted.
3. The mayor's actions in office contradicted the promises he made during the campaign.

Origin of CONTRADICT

Latin contradictus, past participle of contradicere, from contra- + dicere to say, speak — more at diction

First Known Use: 1582

Related to CONTRADICT

Synonyms

disagree (with), gainsay

Antonyms

agree (with), concur (with)

Related Words

challenge, contest, dispute, question; confute, rebut, refute; cross, fight, oppose, resist

Near Antonyms

confirm, corroborate, substantiate, verify; attest, authenticate, avouch, certify, testify (to), vouch (for), witness

See Synonym Discussion at deny

Rhymes with CONTRADICT

benedict, derelict, interdict, Lake District, maledict, retrodict, Scotch verdict