contradict
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/
The English word “contradict” has 7 meanings listed here.
verb
- To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
- To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.
- To be contrary to (something).
- To say things that conflict with each other.
- To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).
- To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).
- To speak against; to forbid.
Etymology
Derived from Latin contrādictus (“contradicted”), the past participle of contrādīcō (“speak against”) (originally two words).
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