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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Clash :: Clash (n.) Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes, etc..
Recant :: Recant (v. t.) To withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly (opinions formerly expressed); to contradict, as a former declaration; to take back openly; to retract; to recall..
Absurd :: Absurd (a.) Contrary to reason or propriety; obviously and fiatly opposed to manifest truth; inconsistent with the plain dictates of common sense; logically contradictory; nonsensical; ridiculous; as, an absurd person, an absurd opinion; an absurd dream..
Self-contradictory :: Self-contradictory (a.) Contradicting one's self or itself.
Self-repugnant :: Self-repugnant (a.) Self-contradictory; inconsistent.
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.
Contradict :: Contradict (v. t.) To assert the contrary of; to oppose in words; to take issue with; to gainsay; to deny the truth of, as of a statement or a speaker; to impugn..
Contradictorily :: Contradictorily (adv.) In a contradictory manner.
Cross-purpose :: Cross-purpose (n.) A counter or opposing purpose; hence, that which is inconsistent or contradictory..
Crossing :: Crossing (v. t.) Contradiction; thwarting; obstruction.
Reclaim :: Reclaim (v. i.) To cry out in opposition or contradiction; to exclaim against anything; to contradict; to take exceptions.
Suppression :: Suppression (n.) Complete stoppage of a natural secretion or excretion; as, suppression of urine; -- used in contradiction to retention, which signifies that the secretion or excretion is retained without expulsion..
Crimp :: Crimp (a.) Weak; inconsistent; contradictory.
Denial :: Denial (n.) A refusal to admit the truth of a statement, charge, imputation, etc.; assertion of the untruth of a thing stated or maintained; a contradiction..
Contradictory :: Contradictory (n.) A proposition or thing which denies or opposes another; contrariety.
Bureaucracy :: Bureaucracy (n.) A system of carrying on the business of government by means of departments or bureaus, each under the control of a chief, in contradiction to a system in which the officers of government have an associated authority and responsibility; also, government conducted on this system..
Contradictional :: Contradictional (a.) Contradictory; inconsistent; opposing.
Contradictory :: Contradictory (n.) propositions with the same terms, but opposed to each other both in quality and quantity..
Gainsayer :: Gainsayer (n.) One who gainsays, contradicts, or denies..
Contradicter :: Contradicter (n.) one who contradicts.
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