contradict
cont
ˌkɑnt
kaant
ra
dict
ˈdɪkt
dikt
British pronunciation
/kˌɒntɹədˈɪkt/

Definition und Bedeutung von „contradict“ im Englischen

to contradict
01

im Widerspruch zu etwas stehen

(of pieces of evidence, facts, statements, etc.) to be opposite or very different in a way that it is impossible for all to be true at the same time
Transitive: to contradict evidence or statements
to contradict definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The data from the study contradicted the initial hypothesis proposed by the researchers.
Die Daten der Studie widersprachen der ursprünglichen Hypothese der Forscher.
02

widersprechen, dementieren

to reject or deny the truth of a statement
Transitive: to contradict sth
example
Beispiele
He contradicted her statement about the budget by presenting new figures.
Er widersprach ihrer Aussage über das Budget, indem er neue Zahlen vorlegte.
03

widersprechen

to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement
Transitive: to contradict a person or their claims
example
Beispiele
They contradicted each other during the debate, with no clear agreement.
Sie widersprachen sich während der Debatte, ohne eine klare Einigung.
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