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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 discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper.

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

  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.

disappoint — full definition

  1. verb To make someone feel let down by failing to meet their hopes or expectations.
  2. verb To fail to fulfil a plan, hope, or expectation.

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