contradict
21contradict — con•tra•dict [[t]ˌkɒn trəˈdɪkt[/t]] v. t. 1) to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny categorically 2) to speak contrary to the assertions of: to contradict oneself[/ex] 3) to imply a denial of: His way of life contradicts his principles[/ex]… …
22contradict — v.tr. 1 deny or express the opposite of (a statement). 2 deny or express the opposite of a statement made by (a person). 3 be in opposition to or in conflict with (new evidence contradicted our theory). Derivatives: contradictor n. Etymology: L… …
23contradict yourself — phrase to say the opposite of what you have said before In his confusion, he kept contradicting himself. Thesaurus: to change your opinion, attitudes or behavioursynonym Main entry: contradict * * * contradict yourself : to say or do something… …
24contradict absolutely — index controvert Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
25contradict — verb /kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/ a) To deny the truth of (a statement or statements). [...] magic hath been publically professed in former times, in Salamanca, Cracovia, and other places, though after censured by several universities, and now generally… …
26contradict — Synonyms and related words: abjure, abrogate, agree to disagree, annul, answer, answer conclusively, antagonize, argue down, assert the contrary, be antipathetic, be at cross purposes, be contrary to, be inimical, be opposed to, beat against,… …
27contradict — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. gainsay, deny, belie, controvert, refute, disprove, overthrow; dispute, dissent. See negation. Ant., confirm, accept. II (Roget s IV) v. 1. [To oppose] Syn. differ, call in question, confront; see… …
28contradict — con·tra·dict || ‚kÉ’ntrÉ™ dɪkt v. deny; refute; oppose …
29contradict — v. a. 1. Deny, gainsay, dispute, controvert, impugn, traverse. 2. Oppose, contravene, counteract, annul, abrogate, traverse, thwart, be contrary to, run counter to …
30contradict — v 1. deny, disaffirm, gainsay, controvert, dispute; oppose, counter. 2. dissent, differ, challenge, impugn; rebut, refute; disprove, overthrow, negate, confute. 3. belie, disallow, thwart, counteract, contravene, run counter to; reverse, cancel,… …
