Contradict
Contradict verb - To make an assertion that is contrary to one made by (another).
Retract and contradict are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retract" instead a verb "Contradict".
Retract
Retract verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Usage example: the newspaper was forced to retract the story, which turned out to be based on fabricated reporting
Contradict and retract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contradict" instead a verb "Retract".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- reject and contradict
- reject and retract
- cancel and contradict
- cancel and retract
- counteract and contradict
- counteract and retract
- reverse and contradict
- reverse and retract
- invalidate and contradict
- invalidate and retract
- refuse and contradict
- refuse and retract
- renounce and contradict
- renounce and retract
Common collocations
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