Definitions for contradict

contradict con·tra·dict

Spelling: [kon-truh-dikt]
IPA: /ˌkɒn trəˈdɪkt/

Contradict is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 525 anagrams from letters in contradict (accdinortt).

Definitions for contradict

verb (used with object)

  1. to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
  2. to speak contrary to the assertions of:
  3. (of an action or event) to imply a denial of:
  4. Obsolete. to speak or declare against; oppose.

verb (used without object)

  1. to utter a contrary statement.

Origin of contradict

1560-70; Latin contrādictus (past participle of contrādīcere to gainsay), equivalent to contrā- contra-1 + dic- (variant stem of dīcere to speak) + -tus

Examples for contradict

If you like to say Dolly began it, my dear, I shall not contradict you.

It would also contradict the official Ukrainian government line, which is that Russian personnel hit the button.

Yet Shakspere will not contradict history, even in its silence.

In cities overcome with violence, war, and crime, there are many stories that contradict each other.

The coward would not have the courage to contradict her, but he would know if he were lying!

Do the varied autopsy reports support or contradict witness testimony?

These orders must be specifically linked to his executive authority and must not contradict a statute passed by Congress.

She was so determined to be well, that her body dared not contradict her mind.

"My dear, I am not contradicting; I am not well enough to contradict," panted poor Jenkins.

Now, he quipped, "two tour guides are going to try to contradict each other."

Word Value for contradict
Scrable

15

Words with friends

18

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