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contradict

cont·ra·dict

UK/ˌkɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ US/ˌkɑn.tɹəˈdɪkt/ uncommon obsolete

verb

1.

be in contradiction with

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2.

deny the truth of

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3.

be resistant to

  • “The board opposed his motion”
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4.

prove negative; show to be false

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Origin

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

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