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to contradict
01
contradecir
(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
Ejemplos
The witness 's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.
El testimonio del testigo contradijo la evidencia forense presentada en el tribunal, lo que generó dudas sobre la precisión del caso.
His account of the incident contradicts the version provided by other witnesses.
Su relato del incidente contradice la versión proporcionada por otros testigos.
02
contradecir, desmentir
to reject or deny the truth of a statement
Transitive: to contradict sth
Ejemplos
The spokesperson contradicted the rumors by denying the allegations.
El portavoz contradijo los rumores negando las acusaciones.
He contradicted her statement about the budget by presenting new figures.
Él contradijo su declaración sobre el presupuesto presentando nuevas cifras.
03
desmentir
to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement
Transitive: to contradict a person or their claims
Ejemplos
She contradicted his claim that the project was on schedule.
Ella contradijo su afirmación de que el proyecto iba según lo previsto.
He contradicted the teacher ’s explanation, arguing that it was inaccurate.
Él contradijo la explicación del profesor, argumentando que era inexacta.
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