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contradict

/ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/
con · tra · dict /ˌkɒn · trə · ˈdɪkt/
English Definition
v. to say the opposite of what someone else has said
中文释义
反驳
Significado en Español
contradecir
한국어 뜻
반박하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
mâu thuẫn, phản đối
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Example Sentence

His actions contradict his words.

他的行为与他所说的话相矛盾。

Synonyms
oppose dispute negate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “contradict”:

  1. A support
  2. B agree
  3. C confirm
  4. D oppose
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D — oppose. “contradict” means v. to say the opposite of what someone else has said

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The witness began to ______ everything she had firmly said the day before.

  1. A agree
  2. B contradict
  3. C confirm
  4. D support
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B — contradict. “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.

How do you use “contradict” in a sentence?

His actions contradict his words. (他的行为与他所说的话相矛盾。)

What are synonyms for “contradict”?

oppose, dispute, negate — all close in meaning to contradict (v. to say the opposite of what someone else has said).

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.

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