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Meaning of 'contradict' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Contradict [ v. i.]
- To oppose in words; to gainsay; to deny, or assert the contrary of, something.
2 . Contradict [ v. t.]
- To assert the contrary of; to oppose in words; to take issue with; to gainsay; to deny the truth of, as of a statement or a speaker; to impugn.
- To be contrary to; to oppose; to resist.

Meaning of 'contradict' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . contradict [ v]
Meaning (1):
- be resistant to
Example in sentence:
  • The board opposed his motion

Nearby Words:

con con- conacre conarium conation conative conatus concamerate concameration concatenate

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