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belie |
to reveal the falseness of; contradict. [1/2 definitions] |
conflicted |
having feelings about something that contradict one another, often making it difficult to make a decision. |
contradictable |
combined form of contradict. |
contradictory |
tending to contradict. [1/3 definitions] |
contravene |
to express opposition to; contradict. [1/2 definitions] |
countercheck |
to confirm or contradict by a second check; check again. [1/4 definitions] |
deny |
to declare (something) false; refuse to agree with or admit; dispute; contradict. [1/3 definitions] |
gainsay |
to deny or contradict. [1/2 definitions] |
oppugn |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question. |
paradox |
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth, such as "Less is more". [1/3 definitions] |
paradoxical |
containing or embodying two assertions or qualities that contradict each other, or seem to contradict each other. |
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