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

Definitie en betekenis van "contradict"in het Engels

to contradict
01

tegenspreken

(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
Voorbeelden
Her actions contradict her professed beliefs about environmental conservation.
Haar acties tegenspreken haar verkondigde overtuigingen over milieubehoud.
02

tegenspreken, ontkennen

to reject or deny the truth of a statement
Transitive: to contradict sth
example
Voorbeelden
She contradicted the report by providing evidence that proved otherwise.
Ze weersprak het rapport door bewijs te leveren dat het tegendeel bewees.
03

tegenspreken, weerleggen

to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement
Transitive: to contradict a person or their claims
example
Voorbeelden
The witness contradicted the defendant's testimony during the trial.
De getuige sprak de getuigenis van de verdachte tegen tijdens het proces.
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