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