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contraddire — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • belie verb To lie around; encompass.
  • contradict verb To say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.
  • counter noun A flat surface for serving customers, preparing food, or conducting business.
  • gainsay verb To say something in contradiction to.

Senses

contraddire is used for these senses in English:

  • belie (transitive) To contradict, to show (something) to be false. [from 17th c.]
  • contradict To deny the truth or validity of (a statement or statements).
  • contradict To oppose (a person) by denying the truth or pertinence of a given statement.
  • counter To contradict, oppose.
  • gainsay (transitive, formal) To say something in contradiction to.

belie — full definition

  1. verb To lie around; encompass.
  2. verb To surround; beleaguer.

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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