contradict

Meaning

1. To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
2. To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.
3. To be contrary to (something).
4. (reflexive) To say things that conflict with each other.
5. (obsolete) To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).
6. (obsolete) To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).
7. (obsolete) To speak against; to forbid.

Synonyms

oppose

deny

refute

gainsay

argue

object

negate

dispute

contravene

disprove

controvert

belie

resist

challenge

conflict

violate

rebut

refuse

disagree

defy

contrast

disclaim

confute

disaffirm

defeat

cross

counter

wrangle

dissent

call in question

contest

reject

fight against

protests

quarrel

protest

interrupt

oppugn

dent

debate

breach

backtalk

debar

counteract

forswear

beat

attack

👊

answer back

go against

forbid

Translations

contredire

contraddire

contradecir

widersprechen

tegenspreken

contradizer

desdizer

contradir

contradire

διαψεύδω

smentire

αντιλέγω

ناقض

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌkɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/

Etymology

Derived from Latin contrādictus (“contradicted”), the past participle of contrādīcō (“speak against”) (originally two words).