Definition of contradict

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Contradict (v. i.) To oppose in words; to gainsay; to deny, or assert the contrary of, something..

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Undersay :: Undersay (v. t.) To say by way of derogation or contradiction.
Contradiction :: Contradiction (n.) An assertion of the contrary to what has been said or affirmed; denial of the truth of a statement or assertion; contrary declaration; gainsaying.
Self-contradiction :: Self-contradiction (n.) The act of contradicting one's self or itself; repugnancy in conceptions or in terms; a proposition consisting of two members, one of which contradicts the other; as, to be and not to be at the same time is a self-contradiction..
Contradictor :: Contradictor (n.) A contradicter.
Paradox :: Paradox (n.) A tenet or proposition contrary to received opinion; an assertion or sentiment seemingly contradictory, or opposed to common sense; that which in appearance or terms is absurd, but yet may be true in fact..
Dichotomy :: Dichotomy (n.) Division into two; especially, the division of a class into two subclasses opposed to each other by contradiction, as the division of the term man into white and not white..
Contravene :: Contravene (v. t.) To meet in the way of opposition; to come into conflict with; to oppose; to contradict; to obstruct the operation of; to defeat.
Threap :: Threap (v. t.) To maintain obstinately against denial or contradiction; also, to contend or argue against (another) with obstinacy; to chide; as, he threaped me down that it was so..
Contradictories :: Contradictories (pl. ) of Contradictor.
Consistent :: Consistent (a.) Having agreement with itself or with something else; having harmony among its parts; possesing unity; accordant; harmonious; congruous; compatible; uniform; not contradictory.
Contrarry :: Contrarry (a.) To contradict or oppose; to thwart.
Contrary :: Contrary (a.) Opposed; contradictory; repugnant; inconsistent.
Contrariant :: Contrariant (a.) Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; inconsistent; contradictory.
Negative :: Negative (n.) A proposition by which something is denied or forbidden; a conception or term formed by prefixing the negative particle to one which is positive; an opposite or contradictory term or conception.
Contradictions :: Contradictions (a.) Filled with contradictions; inconsistent.
Disvouch :: Disvouch (v. t.) To discredit; to contradict.
Contradicter :: Contradicter (n.) one who contradicts.
Contradicted :: Contradicted (imp. & p. p.) of Contradic.
Entrap :: Entrap (v. t.) To catch in a trap; to insnare; hence, to catch, as in a trap, by artifices; to involve in difficulties or distresses; to catch or involve in contradictions; as, to be entrapped by the devices of evil men..
Cross-purpose :: Cross-purpose (n.) A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory..
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