"contradict" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

Be in contradiction with (synset 202669219)
is a type of: depart, deviate, diverge, vary - be at variance with; be out of line with

same as: belie, negate
Deny the truth of (synset 200825097)
is a type of: differ, disagree, dissent, take issue - be of different opinions

subtypes: deny - declare untrue; contradict

same as: contravene, negate
Be resistant to (synset 200778104)
"The board opposed his motion"

is a type of: rebut, refute - overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
subtypes:
- blackball, negative, veto - vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
- dissent, protest, resist - express opposition through action or words
same as: controvert, oppose
Prove negative;
Show to be false (synset 200668804)
referred to in: logic, logical system, system of logic - a system of reasoning

is a type of: demonstrate, establish, prove, shew, show - establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
subtypes:
- invalidate, nullify - show to be invalid
- confute, disprove - prove to be false
same as: negate