contradict (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/
Definition
To state or show the opposite of what has been stated or shown, often in a way that suggests error or falsehood.
Examples
His actions directly contradict his stated beliefs.
The new findings contradict previous research.
The lawyer tried to show that the witness's statements contradicted each other.
How to Use contradict
- contradict oneself (idiom)
- To say or do things that are opposite to what one has said or done before. — "The politician contradicted himself when he denied making the statement he had previously admitted to."
- contradict [something] (prepositional phrase)
- To be in opposition to a fact, statement, or action. — "The witness's testimony contradicts the facts presented by the prosecution."
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