widersprechen
Translation
to contradict, to object, to disagree
Examples
Er widerspricht seinem Chef oft.
He often contradicts his boss.
Diese Aussage widerspricht der Logik.
This statement contradicts logic.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.dat)) to contradict sb. He contradicts his 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.