Contradictor

con·tra·dict  (kntr-dkt)

v. con·tra·dict·ed, con·tra·dict·ing, con·tra·dicts

v.tr.

1. To assert or express the opposite of (a statement).

2. To deny the statement of. See Synonyms at deny.

3. To be contrary to; be inconsistent with.

v.intr.

To utter a contradictory statement.

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[Latin contrdcere, contrdict-, to speak against : contr-, contra- + dcere, to speak; see deik- in Indo-European roots.]

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contra·dicta·ble adj.

contra·dicter, contra·dictor n.