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Contradict

/kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

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📖 Definitions of "Contradict"

verb

1
To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).
"His testimony contradicts hers."
2
To deny the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).
"Everything he says contradicts me."
3
To be contrary to (something).
4
To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).

🔄 Synonyms of "Contradict"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
negateverb	To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
contraveneverb	(transitive) To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
opposeverb	To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
controvertverb	(transitive) To dispute, to argue about (something).
believerb	(transitive) To give a false representation of.

↔️ Antonyms of "Contradict"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
sustainverb	(transitive) To maintain, or keep in existence.
affirmverb	To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true.
supportnoun	(transitive) To help keep from falling.
corroborateverb	(transitive) To confirm or support something with additional evidence; to attest or vouch for.
substantiateverb	(transitive) To verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate.
confirmverb	To assure the accuracy of previous statements.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Contradict"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
opposeverb	To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.
negateverb	To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
contraveneverb	(transitive) To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.
controvertverb	(transitive) To dispute, to argue about (something).
believerb	(transitive) To give a false representation of.
gainsayverb	(transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.
contraryverb	The opposite.
contradictorynoun	That contradicts something, such as an argument.
antagonizeverb	(transitive) To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).
disproveverb	(transitive) To prove to be false or erroneous; to confute; to refute.
refuteverb	(transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.
antithetical	Pertaining to antithesis, or opposition of words and sentiments; containing, or of the nature of, antithesis; contrasted.
conflicted	(Canada, US, informal) In a state of personal or emotional conflict.
disagreeverb	(intransitive) To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.
counteractverb	(transitive) To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on someone or something.
contraventionnoun	The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).
denyverb	(transitive) To assert that something is not true.
resistverb	(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
disavowverb	(transitive) To strongly and solemnly refuse to own or acknowledge; to deny responsibility for, approbation of, and the like.
invalidateverb	To make invalid. Especially applied to contract law.