contradict
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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

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