contradict
US /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/
1.
противоречить, опровергать
deny the truth of a statement, especially by asserting the opposite
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The witness's testimony seemed to contradict the evidence.
Показания свидетеля, казалось, противоречили доказательствам.
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His actions often contradict his words.
Его действия часто противоречат его словам.
2.
противоречить, возражать
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.
Он часто противоречил своим родителям просто ради спора.
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It's rude to contradict someone directly in a meeting.
Грубо противоречить кому-либо напрямую на встрече.