widersprechen
Translation
to contradict, to object, to disagree
Examples
Ich muss Ihnen leider widersprechen.
Unfortunately, I have to contradict you.
Seine Taten widersprechen seinen Worten.
His actions contradict his words.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to contradict sb. I contradict my teacher.
((sth.dat)) to contradict sth. The result contradicts the theory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to object, to oppose; Antonyms: to agree, to concur
Etymology
From 'wider-' (against) and 'sprechen' (to speak). Literally 'to speak against'.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself 'speaking' (sprechen) 'against' (wider) an argument.