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contradict

One entry found for contradict.
Main Entry: con·tra·dict
Pronunciation: "kän-tr&-'dikt
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin contradictus, past participle of contradicere, from contra- + dicere to say, speak -- more at DICTION
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>
synonym see DENY
- con·tra·dict·able /-'dik-t&-b&l/ adjective
- con·tra·dic·tor /-'dik-t&r/ noun