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Definition

verb. to assert the opposite of a statement.

Example Sentence

The TV reporter contradicted the story that we heard on the street.

More Example Sentences

The teacher contradicted the student's answer.

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

contradicted
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • addicted
  • afflicted
  • conflicted
  • constricted
  • convicted
  • depicted
  • evicted
  • inflicted
  • predicted
  • restricted

  • contradicted
  • unrestricted

  • uncontradicted
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