Dictionary
con•tra•dict
Pronunciation: (kon"tru-dikt'), [key]—
v.t.
1. to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
2. to speak contrary to the assertions of:
to contradict oneself.
3. (of an action or event) to imply a denial of:
His way of life contradicts his stated principles.
4. Obs.to speak or declare against; oppose.
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v.i.
to utter a contrary statement.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.