widersprechen
Translation
to contradict, to object, to disagree
Examples
Ich muss Ihnen leider widersprechen.
Unfortunately, I have to contradict you.
Die Fakten widersprechen seiner Aussage.
The facts contradict his statement.
Das widerspricht jeder Logik.
That contradicts all logic.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to contradict (sb.) I rarely contradict my boss.
((sth.dat)) to contradict (sth.) Your action contradicts your words.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to object, to oppose; Antonyms: to agree, to concur
Etymology
Composed of the prefix 'wider-' (against) and the verb 'sprechen' (to speak). It literally means 'to speak against'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself 'speaking' ('sprechen') 'against' ('wider') an argument someone has made.