contradict
To say the opposite of what someone else has said.
contradict in a sentence
- 'It was sunny,' said Ben. 'It poured all day,' said Amy, contradicting him at once.
- The two maps seemed to contradict each other: one showed a bridge, the other a ferry.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to contradict?
- Aagree
- Baccept
- Cdeny
- Dsupport
Show the answer
C: deny. The other three mean the opposite of contradict.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to contradict?
- Aagree
- Bdeny
- Cargue
- Doppose
Show the answer
A: agree. The other three mean nearly the same as contradict.
Words that mean something similar
deny, oppose, argue
Words that mean the opposite
agree, support, accept
More words about speech & sound
- convey: To carry something somewhere, or to make a feeling or idea known.
- curt: Using so few words that you seem rude.
- din: A loud, unpleasant noise that goes on for a long time.
- disclose: To make known something that was secret or hidden.
- dispute: A disagreement or argument between people.
- divulge: To tell someone a secret.
- eloquent: Able to speak clearly and beautifully so people want to listen.
- emphasise: To give special importance to something you say or write.
More words to explore
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