To be contradictory or inconsistent. intransitive. To be at variance with something. Obsolete.

figurative. Said of things.

transferred. Of a statement, action, etc.: To be contrary to in effect, character, etc.; to be directly opposed to; to go counter to, go against.

intransitive. To speak or act in contradiction or opposition; to be adverse or at variance, to conflict. Const. with. Now rare or Obsolete.