Contradict
/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/noun
To assert the opposite of a statement made by someone.
Did you know?The prefix 'contra-' means 'against,' hinting at the ancient practice of debating as a form of sorcery to sway belief and power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
contradicere
“To speak against, oppose.”
Old French
Old French
contradir
“To contradict or oppose.”
Middle English
Middle English
contradicten
“To deny or refute a statement.”
Modern English
English
contradict
“To assert the opposite, to clash in opinion.”
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