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
- verb To lie around; encompass.
- verb To surround; beleaguer.
contradict — full definition
- verb To say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.
- verb To argue that someone is wrong by directly opposing what they say.