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contradict

US /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkt/

verb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

be in contradiction with

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The new data seems to contradict the earlier sales report.

Word Family

VerbVerb
contradict gốc
AdjectiveAdj
contradictory
AdverbAdv
contradictorily

Synonyms

  • refuteoverthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
  • denydeclare untrue; contradict
  • disallowcommand against

Collocations

  • Easy contradict each other
    to contradict each other, meaning to be in contradiction with
  • Medium contradict previous statements
    to contradict previous statements, meaning to be in contradiction with
  • Hard contradict available evidence
    to contradict available evidence, meaning to be in contradiction with
  • Very Hard contradict oneself under oath
    to contradict oneself under oath, meaning to be in contradiction with

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