- to assert the contrary or opposite of; deny directly and categorically.
- to speak contrary to the assertions of: to contradict oneself.
- (of an action or event) to imply a denial of: His way of life contradicts his stated principles.
- to speak or declare against; oppose.
- to utter a contrary statement.
- to affirm the opposite of (a proposition, statement, etc)
- to declare (a proposition, statement, etc) to be false or incorrect; deny
- to be argumentative or contrary
- to be inconsistent with (a proposition, theory, etc)
- (of two or more facts, principles, etc) to be at variance; be in contradiction
