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There are 4 meanings of the word Contradict.

Contradict - as a verb

Be in contradiction with

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belie7negate7

Deny the truth of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contravene15negate7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differ13disagree10dissent8take issue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be resistant to

Example: "The board opposed his motion"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
controvert15oppose10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rebut7refute9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prove negative; show to be false

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negate7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demonstrate14establish14prove10shew10show10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"His actions contradict his words."
"The witness's testimony seems to contradict the video evidence."
"The new report will contradict the previous findings."
"I don't want to contradict you, but I remember it differently."
"Her behavior contradicts her claim of innocence."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTRADICT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contradict is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTRADICT has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is CONTRADICT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contradict is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTRADICT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is CONTRADICT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contradict is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTRADICT has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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