English dictionary

contradict

/,k/A/ntr/@/'d/I/kt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

be in contradiction with

verb.stative

Synonyms belie negate

Source: WordNet 3.0
deny the truth of

verb.communication

Synonyms contravene negate

Source: WordNet 3.0
be resistant to

verb.communication

Synonyms controvert oppose

Source: WordNet 3.0
prove negative; show to be false

verb.cognition

Synonyms negate

Antonyms affirm confirm corroborate substantiate support sustain

Source: WordNet 3.0
To assert the contrary of; to oppose in words; to take issue with; to gainsay; to deny the truth of, as of a statement or a speaker; to impugn.

verb

Source: webster1913
To oppose in words; to gainsay; to deny, or assert the contrary of, something.

verb

Source: webster1913