contradict
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
1.
contraddire, smentire
deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite
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The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence.
La testimonianza del testimone sembrava contraddire le prove.
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His actions often contradict his words.
Le sue azioni spesso contraddicono le sue parole.
2.
contraddire, obiettare
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.
Spesso contraddiceva i suoi genitori solo per il gusto di discutere.
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It's rude to contradict someone directly in a meeting.
È scortese contraddire qualcuno direttamente in una riunione.