contradict
/kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/
contradict
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- 1.
To state or express the opposite of a fact or statement.
"His actions contradict his words."
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His story seemed to contradict the facts.
His story seemed to contradict the facts.
Don't contradict your mother; just listen to her.
Don't contradict your mother; just listen to her.
The new research findings appear to contradict previous assumptions.
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Frequently asked about contradict
How do you pronounce contradict?
contradict is pronounced [/kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does contradict mean?
contradict means "contradict". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is contradict?
contradict is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with contradict?
Example: "His story seemed to contradict the facts." — used to mean "contradict".
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