contradict (v.)

  1. be in contradiction with

    [ Syn: belie , negate ]

  2. deny the truth of

    [ Syn: negate , contravene ]

  3. be resistant to; The board opposed his motion

    [ Syn: oppose , controvert ]

  4. prove negative; show to be false

    [ Syn: negate ]

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