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contradiz
[kõ.tra.diz]
verb
contradicts
1.
third person singular present indicative of 'contradizer' - to assert the opposite of what someone has said; to deny or dispute
He contradicts everything I say.
Ele contradiz tudo o que eu digo.
2.
to be in conflict with; to be inconsistent with
His actions contradict his words.
As ações dele contradizem suas palavras.
3.
to oppose or argue against
The new evidence contradicts the original theory.
A nova evidência contradiz a teoria original.
Synonyms
nega
refuta
desmente
contesta
Antonyms
confirma
corrobora
valida
aprova
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contradiz
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
contradiz
standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
contradiz em termos
não contradiz a realidade
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