to say.
to say.
it means "to speak" or "say"also anything to do "virbably"
The root word 'dic' means 'speak' or 'say'.
I could not contradict her arguments.
Don't contradict me, I am always right.
The root word of Con can mean -with, together or throughly.
Jack is now trying to contradict his own views on the subject.Do not contradict yourself on this issue now.
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She grew increasingly annoyed as he began to contradict himself. She thought before she spoke, careful not to contradict her previous statements.
The word contradict is a verb. The past tense is contradicts.
Contradict ; the root word is 'Dict' It is from Latin for 'speaking' Contra ; also from Latin, means 'Against' . or oppose. So putting the two together we have contradict ; opposing what is being said.
That could mean to contradict the other person or undermine what they are saying.