Widersprechen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Widersprechen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to contradict", "to disagree" or "to object".

Essential properties of "widersprechen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: widersprechen
Simple past: widersprach
Participle: widersprochen

See full conjugation of widersprechen

irregularintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "widersprechen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To contradict or disagree"

Definition: "To express disagreement or contradiction with something or someone."
Translation(s): to contradict, to disagree, to object, to gainsay
Synonym(s): entgegnen, bestreiten, opponieren
Antonym(s): zustimmen
Related word(s): Widerspruch, widersprechend, widersprüchlich

📝 Some usage examples:

Ich muss Ihnen in diesem Punkt widersprechen.I must contradict you on this point.
Er widersprach der Behauptung des Zeugen.He contradicted the witness's assertion.
Sie konnte nicht umhin, dem Vorschlag zu widersprechen.She couldn't help but object to the proposal.

2.) "To be inconsistent or incompatible"

Definition: "To be incompatible or inconsistent with something."
Translation(s): to contradict, to be inconsistent with, to conflict with
Synonym(s): Zuwiderlaufen, Entgegenstehen, Kollidieren
Antonym(s): Übereinstimmen
Related word(s): Widersprüchlichkeit, Widersprüchlich, Widerspruch

📝 Some usage examples:

Diese Aussage widerspricht den bisherigen Erkenntnissen.This statement contradicts previous findings.
Ihre Handlungen widersprechen ihren Worten.Her actions contradict her words.
Das widerspricht allen Regeln der Logik.That contradicts all rules of logic.

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