contradict
con·tra·dict
verb \ˌkän-trə-ˈdikt\Definition of CONTRADICT
transitive verb
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
- He contradicted the charges of his critics.
- My sister doesn't like being contradicted.
- 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
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