to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
to speak contrary to the assertions of: to contradict oneself.
(of an action or event) to imply a denial of: His way of life contradicts his stated principles.
Obsolete. to speak or declare against; oppose.
verb (used without object)
to utter a contrary statement.
Origin of contradict
1560–70; <Latin contrādictus (past participle of contrādīcere to gainsay), equivalent to contrā- contra-1 + dic- (variant stem of dīcere to speak) + -tus past participle suffix
This seems to contradict other survey data showing widespread concern.
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Although the Ravens used a variety of personnel sets, their heavy formations garnered national attention because they contradicted the rest of the NFL.
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These scenes contradict one of the common arguments against face coverings — or more accurately, niqabs worn by some Muslim women — that they are a barrier to communication.
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Do the varied autopsy reports support or contradict witness testimony?
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It would also contradict the official Ukrainian government line, which is that Russian personnel hit the button.
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These orders must be specifically linked to his executive authority and must not contradict a statute passed by Congress.
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In cities overcome with violence, war, and crime, there are many stories that contradict each other.
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Now, he quipped, "two tour guides are going to try to contradict each other."
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Rolf tried to laugh at all this: but he could not contradict it.
Feats on the Fiord|Harriet Martineau
It was like Shelley, to contradict himself in this fashion almost in the same breath.
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But primary and universal instincts have their place, and, if scientific knowledge does not contradict them, should be trusted.
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The phenomena proved do not contradict either mechanics in general or the law of the conservation of forces in particular.
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Diana laughed and nodded, but did not contradict her husband.
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British Dictionary definitions for contradict
contradict
/ (ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt) /
verb
(tr)to affirm the opposite of (a proposition, statement, etc)
(tr)to declare (a proposition, statement, etc) to be false or incorrect; deny
(intr)to be argumentative or contrary
(tr)to be inconsistent with (a proposition, theory, etc)the facts contradicted his theory
(intr)(of two or more facts, principles, etc) to be at variance; be in contradiction