contradict
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
1.
contredire, démentir
deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite
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The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence.
Le témoignage du témoin semblait contredire les preuves.
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His actions often contradict his words.
Ses actions contredisent souvent ses paroles.
2.
contredire, objecter
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.
Il contredisait souvent ses parents juste pour le plaisir de la dispute.
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It's rude to contradict someone directly in a meeting.
Il est impoli de contredire quelqu’un directement en réunion.