— contradictable , adj. — contradicter, contradictor , n.
/kon'treuh dikt"/ , 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.
v.i.
5. to utter a contrary statement.
[ 1560-70; contradictus (ptp. of contradicere to gainsay), equiv. to contra- CONTRA- 1 + dic- (var. s. of dicere to speak) + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 1, 2. gainsay, impugn, controvert, dispute. See deny .
Ant. 1. support.