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contradict

/kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/

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verb

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

Examples :

"His testimony contradicts hers."

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verb

To deny the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).

Examples :

"Everything he says contradicts me."

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verb

To be contrary to (something).

Examples :

"His actions contradict his words; he says he cares about the environment, but he always drives a gas-guzzling car. "

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verb

To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).

Examples :

"The teacher contradicted the previous instruction and asked us to write a poem instead of an essay. "

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To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).

Examples :

"My mom told me to clean my room, but I decided to contradict her and went to play video games instead. "

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verb

To speak against; to forbid.

Examples :

"My brother will often contradict what I say, even when he knows I am right. "

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