contradict
word
Definition
To say that something someone else has said is not true, or to be in conflict with another statement or fact.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or semi-formal word, often used in debates, discussions, or academic writing. Common collocations: 'contradict yourself', 'contradict a statement', 'directly contradict'. Do not confuse with 'deny' (to refuse to admit something); 'contradict' focuses on showing something is inconsistent or not true.
Spanish: contradecirPortuguese (BR): contradizerPortuguese (PT): contradizerChinese (Simplified): 反驳 - 与...矛盾Chinese (Traditional): 反駁 - 與...矛盾Hindi: का खंडन करनाArabic: يتناقض معBengali: বিরোধিতা করা - খণ্ডন করাRussian: противоречитьJapanese: 矛盾する - 反論するVietnamese: mâu thuẫn - trái ngượcKorean: 모순되다 - 반박하다Turkish: çelişmek - ters düşmekUrdu: تضاد کرنا - مخالفت کرناIndonesian: bertentangan - menyangkal
Example Sentences
Please don't contradict your teacher in class.
basic
His story contradicts the facts.
basic
These new results completely contradict the earlier study.
natural
You often contradict yourself when you speak.
basic
I hate to contradict, but I think you're mistaken.
natural
Her actions sometimes contradict her words.
natural