Contradict
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British pronunciation/kˌɒntɹədˈɪkt/
American pronunciation/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪkt/

Definition & Meaning of "contradict"

to contradict
01

(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
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The witness 's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.
His account of the incident contradicts the version provided by other witnesses.
02

to reject or deny the truth of a statement

Transitive: to contradict sth
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The spokesperson contradicted the rumors by denying the allegations.
He contradicted her statement about the budget by presenting new figures.
03

to disagree with someone, particularly by asserting the opposite of their statement

Transitive: to contradict a person or their claims
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She contradicted his claim that the project was on schedule.
He contradicted the teacher ’s explanation, arguing that it was inaccurate.
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