contradict
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
1.
widersprechen, dementieren
deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite
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The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence.
Die Aussage des Zeugen schien die Beweise zu widersprechen.
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His actions often contradict his words.
Seine Handlungen widersprechen oft seinen Worten.
2.
widersprechen, entgegnen
assert the opposite of a statement made by (someone)
:
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He would often contradict his parents just for the sake of argument.
Er widersprach oft seinen Eltern, nur um zu streiten.
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It's rude to contradict someone directly in a meeting.
Es ist unhöflich, jemanden direkt in einer Besprechung zu widersprechen.