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Definition of Contradict
1. Verb. Be in contradiction with.
Exact synonyms: Belie, Negate
Generic synonyms: Depart, Deviate, Diverge, Vary
Derivative terms: Contradictory, Contradictory, Contradictory, Contradictory, Negation
Generic synonyms: Depart, Deviate, Diverge, Vary
Derivative terms: Contradictory, Contradictory, Contradictory, Contradictory, Negation
2. Verb. Deny the truth of.
Exact synonyms: Contravene, Negate
Generic synonyms: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Specialized synonyms: Deny
Derivative terms: Contradiction, Contradictory, Contradictory, Negation, Negation, Negative
Generic synonyms: Differ, Disagree, Dissent, Take Issue
Specialized synonyms: Deny
Derivative terms: Contradiction, Contradictory, Contradictory, Negation, Negation, Negative
3. Verb. Be resistant to. "The board opposed his motion"
Exact synonyms: Controvert, Oppose
Generic synonyms: Rebut, Refute
Specialized synonyms: Blackball, Negative, Veto, Dissent, Protest, Resist
Derivative terms: Opponent, Opposer
Generic synonyms: Rebut, Refute
Specialized synonyms: Blackball, Negative, Veto, Dissent, Protest, Resist
Derivative terms: Opponent, Opposer
4. Verb. Prove negative; show to be false.
Exact synonyms: Negate
Category relationships: Logic, Logical System, System Of Logic
Generic synonyms: Demonstrate, Establish, Prove, Shew, Show
Specialized synonyms: Invalidate, Nullify, Confute, Disprove
Antonyms: Affirm
Derivative terms: Negative
Category relationships: Logic, Logical System, System Of Logic
Generic synonyms: Demonstrate, Establish, Prove, Shew, Show
Specialized synonyms: Invalidate, Nullify, Confute, Disprove
Antonyms: Affirm
Derivative terms: Negative
Definition of Contradict
1. v. t. To assert the contrary of; to oppose in words; to take issue with; to gainsay; to deny the truth of, as of a statement or a speaker; to impugn.
2. v. i. To oppose in words; to gainsay; to deny, or assert the contrary of, something.
Definition of Contradict
1. Verb. (obsolete) To speak against; to forbid. ¹
2. Verb. To deny the truth of (a statement or statements). ¹
3. Verb. To make a statement denying the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Contradict
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]