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Meaning of contradict in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkt/

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  1. Verb

    contradict

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Latin contradict-‘spoken against’, from the verb contradicere, originally contra dicere‘speak against’

    Definitions

    1. be in contradiction with
  2. 2. deny the truth of
  3. 3. be resistant to

    Examples

    • « The board opposed his motion »
  4. 4. prove negative

    Examples

    • « show to be false »

    Antonyms

    • confirm
    • corroborate
    • sustain
    • substantiate
    • support
    • affirm

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