contradict

verb

1. be in contradiction with

Similar word(s): belie, negate

Definition categories: stative, depart, deviate, diverge, vary

2. deny the truth of

Similar word(s): contravene, negate

Definition categories: communication, differ, disagree, dissent

3. be resistant to

Similar word(s): controvert, oppose

Definition categories: communication, rebut, refute

4. prove negative; show to be false

Similar word(s): negate

Definition categories: cognition, demonstrate, establish, prove, shew, show