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contestare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • argue verb To exchange differing opinions, often heatedly.
  • contradict verb To say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.
  • object noun A physical thing that can be seen or touched.

Senses

contestare is used for these senses in English:

  • argue (intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
  • contradict To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
  • object (intransitive) To disagree with or oppose something or someone; (especially in a Court of Law) to raise an objection.

argue — full definition

  1. verb To exchange differing opinions, often heatedly.
  2. verb To give reasons in support of a position.

contradict — full definition

  1. verb To say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.
  2. verb To argue that someone is wrong by directly opposing what they say.

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