Main Entry:

con·tra·dict

Pronunciation:

\ˌkän-trə-ˈdikt\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

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

Date:

1582

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>

synonyms see deny

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

— con·tra·dic·tor \-ˈdik-tər\ noun