Pronunciation: /kɑntrəˈdɪkt/
noun a statement or assertion that is the opposite of another statement
A1 She couldn't understand why his words and actions seemed to contradict each other.
A2 The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence presented in court.
B1 The results of the study appear to contradict previous research findings.
B2 His behavior at work contradicts his reputation as a reliable employee.
C1 The politician's statements often contradict each other, causing confusion among the public.
C2 The scientist's findings contradict the widely accepted theory, leading to a debate in the academic community.
verb to assert the opposite of a statement or belief
A1 She said she was happy, but her frown seemed to contradict her words.
A2 The witness's testimony contradicted the evidence presented in court.
B1 His actions often contradict his stated beliefs.
B2 The data from the study contradicts the previous findings.
C1 The new information presented completely contradicts the established theory.
C2 It is difficult to ignore the overwhelming evidence that contradicts the original hypothesis.
formal The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence presented by the prosecution.
informal She always seems to contradict herself whenever we have a discussion.
slang I can't believe he contradicted his own statement just to impress his friends.
figurative Her actions contradict her words, showing a lack of sincerity.
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