contradict

CEFRB2

/ˌkɒn.tɹəˈdɪkt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To say that something is untrue or different from another statement.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To be contrary to (something).

Examples

  • No one dares to contradict his employer for fear of being fired.

  • The results will not contradict the theory.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.

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

  3. To say things that conflict with each other.

More examples

In context

  • Tom and Mary contradict each other all the time.

  • Everything he says contradicts me.

  • His testimony contradicts hers.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

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