contradict
/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/
con · tra · dict
/ˌkɒn · trə · ˈdɪkt/
English Definition
v. to say the opposite of what someone else has said
Significado en Español
contradecir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mâu thuẫn, phản đối
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “contradict”:
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A
support
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B
agree
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C
confirm
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D
oppose
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D — oppose.
“contradict” means v. to say the opposite of what someone else has said
Common questions about “contradict”
What does “contradict” mean?
contradict — v. to say the opposite of what someone else has said. In Chinese: 反驳.
How do you pronounce “contradict”?
contradict is pronounced /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · tra · dict.
Is “contradict” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. contradict appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
