We’ve reviewed past puzzles to identify how “Contradict” has been handled, and the answers here reflect consistent solving patterns seen across different sources.
Answers:
- BELIE
- GAINSAY
- DENY
- OPPOSE
- IMPUGN
- DISAGREE
- REBUT
- COUNTER
- NAYSAY
Synonyms and Definitions
BELIE
- Synonyms: misrepresent, negate
- Definition: go against
GAINSAY
- Synonyms: challenge, dispute
DENY
- Synonyms: abnegate, refuse, traverse
OPPOSE
- Synonyms: controvert, counterbalance, defend, fight, fight back, fight down, match, pit, play off, react
DISAGREE
- Synonyms: differ, disaccord, discord, dissent, take issue
REBUT
- Synonyms: refute
COUNTER
- Synonyms: antagonistic, anticipate, buffet, comeback, counterpunch, foresee, forestall, heel counter, parry, rejoinder, replication, retort, return, riposte, sideboard, tabulator