v. t. | 1. | 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. |
2. | To be contrary to; to oppose; to resist. | |
v. i. | 1. | To oppose in words; to gainsay; to deny, or assert the contrary of, something. |
Verb | 1. | contradict - be in contradiction with |
2. | contradict - deny the truth of Synonyms: contravene, negate | |
3. | contradict - be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" Synonyms: controvert, oppose | |
4. | contradict - prove negative; show to be false Synonyms: negate |