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contradictto say that something that someone has said is wrong or not true

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to say that something that someone has said is wrong or not true

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/

Korean meaning: 모순되다, 반박하다, 부정하다

Korean pronunciation: 컨트러**딕**트

Example Sentences

  • My mom said I was smart, but my report card contradicted her completely.
  • He contradicted the teacher's explanation in front of the whole class.
  • The GPS contradicted itself by saying 'turn left' and 'turn right' at the same time.

contradict

VERB

//ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt//

to say that something that someone has said is wrong or not true

contradict concept
💡 Concept

to say that something that someone has said is wrong or not true

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcontra--
Rootdict

Origin

From Latin 'contradicere', composed of 'contra' (against) and 'dicere' (to speak). The word entered English via Old French and Latin, maintaining its original sense of speaking against or opposing someone's statement.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom said I was smart, but my report card contradicted her completely.

He contradicted the teacher's explanation in front of the whole class.

😄 Fun example

The GPS contradicted itself by saying 'turn left' and 'turn right' at the same time.

Your actions contradict your words about caring for the environment.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

opposedenydisputerefutechallenge

Antonyms

confirmsupportagree

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