Meaning of contradict in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

    Derived terms

  2. 2. deny the truth of

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  3. 3. be resistant to

    Examples

    • « The board opposed his motion »

    Derived terms

  4. 4. prove negative

    Examples

    • « show to be false »

    Antonyms

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