1. (

• contradict ,
• belie ,
• negate

) be in contradiction with ;

2. (

• contradict ,
• negate ,
• contravene

) deny the truth of ;

3. (

• oppose ,
• controvert ,
• contradict ,

) be resistant to; "The board opposed his motion" ;

4. (

• negate ,
• contradict

) prove negative; show to be false ;