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contradizem

[kõn.tra.ˈdi.zẽ]
verb
contradict
1. third person plural present indicative of 'contradizer' - to assert the opposite of what someone else has said; to deny or dispute
Their statements contradict each other.
Seus depoimentos contradizem um ao outro.
2. to be in direct opposition to; to conflict with
Your actions contradict your words.
Suas ações contradizem suas palavras.
3. to refute or challenge a claim or assertion
The evidence contradicts the witness's testimony.
A evidência contradiz o testemunho da testemunha.
Synonyms
negamrefutamdesmentemopõem-se
Antonyms
confirmamafirmamconcordam

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
contradizem
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
contradizem
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

contradizer a si mesmo - to contradict oneself
em contradição com - in contradiction with
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