14 English Synonyms for CONTRADICT

Definition: 1. (transitive) To establish the falsity of a claim or belief; to show or to tend to show that a theory or hypothesis is not valid.

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Definition: 1. To take something away from someone; to deprive of.

There are 7 definitions of the word deny

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Definition: 1. An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

There are 7 definitions of the word dispute

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Definition: 1. A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

There are 10 definitions of the word question

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Definition: 1. (transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.

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Definition: 1. (transitive) To prove (something) to be false or incorrect.

There are 2 definitions of the word refute

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Definition: 1. (transitive) To dispute, to argue about (something). [from 16th c.]

There are 3 definitions of the word controvert

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Definition: 1. To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against.

There are 4 definitions of the word oppose

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Definition: 1. (transitive) To reject the truth or validity of; to deny.

There are 4 definitions of the word repudiate

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Definition: 1. (transitive, obsolete) To assault, attack.

There are 2 definitions of the word impugn

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Definition: 1. (transitive, obsolete) To lie around; encompass.

There are 10 definitions of the word belie

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Definition: 1. (transitive) To act contrary to an order; to fail to conform to a regulation or obligation.

There are 2 definitions of the word contravene

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Definition: 1. (idiomatic, transitive) To reveal or prove (something) to be false; to refute.

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Definition: 1. (rare, transitive) To speak against; contradict.

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