The difference between Contradict and Oppose

When used as verbs, contradict means to deny the truth of (a statement or statements), whereas oppose means to attempt to stop the progression of.

check bellow for the other definitions of Contradict and Oppose

  1. Contradict as a verb:

    To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

    Examples:

    "His testimony contradicts hers."

  2. Contradict as a verb:

    To deny the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).

    Examples:

    "Everything he says contradicts me."

  3. Contradict as a verb:

    To be contrary to (something).

  4. Contradict as a verb (obsolete):

    To give an order contrary to (another order or wish), oppose (something).

  5. Contradict as a verb (obsolete):

    To give an order contrary to one given by (another person), oppose or resist (someone).

  6. Contradict as a verb (obsolete):

    To speak against; to forbid.

  1. Oppose as a verb:

    To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.

    Examples:

    "to oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress"

    "There is still time to oppose this plan."

  2. Oppose as a verb:

    To object to.

    Examples:

    "Many religious leaders oppose cloning humans."

  3. Oppose as a verb:

    To present or set up in opposition; to pose.

    Examples:

    "They are opposed to any form of hierarchy."

  4. Oppose as a verb:

    To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to exhibit.

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