contrariare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- contradict verb To say something that is the opposite of, or inconsistent with, another statement.
- disappoint verb To make someone feel let down by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
- disgruntle verb To make someone annoyed or unhappy about something.
Senses
contrariare is used for these senses in English:
- contradict To be contrary to (something).
- disappoint (transitive) To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.
- disgruntle (transitive, ) To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.
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.
disappoint — full definition
- verb To make someone feel let down by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
- verb To fail to fulfil a plan, hope, or expectation.
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