contradict
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
1.
bertentangan, menyangkal
deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite
:
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The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence.
Kesaksian saksi tampaknya bertentangan dengan bukti.
•
His actions often contradict his words.
Tindakannya seringkali bertentangan dengan perkataannya.
2.
membantah, menyangkal
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.
Dia sering membantah orang tuanya hanya demi argumen.
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It's rude to contradict someone directly in a meeting.
Tidak sopan untuk membantah seseorang secara langsung dalam rapat.