verb#8,313 by frequency
contradict
/ˌkɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/
To deny the truth or validity of; To oppose by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement; To be contrary to
- he/she/it
- contradicts
- past participle
- contradicted
Meanings
- 1
To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements)
Allow me to contradict you.
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Tom doesn't like being contradicted.
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- 2
To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement
- 3
To be contrary to (something)
- 4
To say things that conflict with each otherrare
- 5
To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something)rare
- 6
To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone)rare
- 7
To speak against; to forbidrare