contradict

US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
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1.

矛盾する, 否定する

deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite

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The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence.
証人の証言は証拠と矛盾するように見えた。
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His actions often contradict his words.
彼の行動はしばしば彼の言葉と矛盾する。
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2.

反論する, 異議を唱える

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.
彼は議論のためにしばしば両親に反論した。
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It's rude to contradict someone directly in a meeting.
会議で誰かに直接反論するのは失礼だ。
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