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

Definizione e significato di "contradict"in inglese

to contradict
01

smentire

(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
Esempi
The witness 's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.
La testimonianza del testimone ha contraddetto le prove forensi presentate in tribunale, portando a dubbi sull'accuratezza del caso.
His account of the incident contradicts the version provided by other witnesses.
Il suo resoconto dell'incidente contraddice la versione fornita da altri testimoni.
02

contraddire, smentire

to reject or deny the truth of a statement
Transitive: to contradict sth
example
Esempi
The spokesperson contradicted the rumors by denying the allegations.
Il portavoce ha contraddetto le voci negando le accuse.
He contradicted her statement about the budget by presenting new figures.
Ha contraddetto la sua affermazione sul budget presentando nuove cifre.
03

smentire

to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement
Transitive: to contradict a person or their claims
example
Esempi
She contradicted his claim that the project was on schedule.
Lei ha contraddetto la sua affermazione che il progetto fosse nei tempi previsti.
He contradicted the teacher ’s explanation, arguing that it was inaccurate.
Ha contraddetto la spiegazione dell'insegnante, sostenendo che era inaccurata.
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