contrariar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- antagonize verb To provoke hostility in someone, often deliberately.
- 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.
- cross noun A shape formed by two intersecting lines, or an upright post with a crossbar, especially as a religious symbol.
- subvert verb To weaken or destroy an established system, authority, or institution, often secretly.
- thwart verb To stop someone from succeeding at a plan; to block or frustrate it.
Senses
contrariar is used for these senses in English:
- antagonize (transitive) To work against; to oppose (especially to incite a reaction).
- contradict To be contrary to (something).
- counter To contradict, oppose.
- cross (transitive) To contradict (another) or frustrate the plans of.
- subvert (transitive) To overturn from the foundation; to overthrow; to ruin utterly.
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.