contradict

Verb

be in contradiction with
deny the truth of
be resistant to
prove negative; show to be false
To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.
To be contrary to (something).
To say things that conflict with each other.
To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).
To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).
To speak against; to forbid.

Examples

Everything he says contradicts me.
His testimony contradicts hers.
The prime minister contradicted herself during her speech.

Origin / Etymology

Derived from Latin contrādictus (“contradicted”), the past participle of contrādīcō (“speak against”) (originally two words).

Synonyms

belie, contravene, controvert, negate, oppose, deny, disconfirm, dispute, gainsay, question, refute, withspeak

Antonyms

affirm

Scrabble Score: 15

contradict: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
contradict: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contradict: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

contradict: valid Words With Friends Word